Domaine Fouassier

Les Chailloux Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

9.110 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Stefan Dolhain

2022 vintage. From a 2 hectares plot on a hillside oriented to the West. The soil is clay on silex on cray. A rather powerful Sancerre, very mineral, with an exemplary purity and tension, culminating in a long peachy-stony (if that makes sense) finish. Abv. 13,5%.

2022 vintage. From a 2 hectares plot on a hillside oriented to the West. The soil is clay on silex on cray. A rather powerful Sancerre, very mineral, with an exemplary purity and tension, culminating in a long peachy-stony (if that makes sense) finish. Abv. 13,5%.

Sep 8th, 2023
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9.3

The 2021 Les Chailloux is Riffault's only Sancerre grown on flint soils - the rest is on limestone. And it evokes the scent of flint being struck. It is a cool, westish-facing site that doesn't get morning sun, so it's a taut, crisp, citrus style with gooseberry flavors and nettles. There's a hint of nutty character from time in barrel on lees, which has also provided padding around its focused, light-bodied core. The conclusion is taut, brimming with laser-like acid and almost tannic: it's a pocket rocket. The 2021 is a real terroir and vintage example. (Rebecca Gibb, Vinous, July 2023)

The 2021 Les Chailloux is Riffault's only Sancerre grown on flint soils - the rest is on limestone. And it evokes the scent of flint being struck. It is a cool, westish-facing site that doesn't get morning sun, so it's a taut, crisp, citrus style with gooseberry flavors and nettles. There's a hint of nutty character from time in barrel on lees, which has also provided padding around its focused, light-bodied core. The conclusion is taut, brimming with laser-like acid and almost tannic: it's a pocket rocket. The 2021 is a real terroir and vintage example. (Rebecca Gibb, Vinous, July 2023)

Jul 27th, 2023
Stefan Dolhain

2019 vintage " Les Chailloux". You can't go wrong with these guys. On 59 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards they make 11 different white Sancerres, 10 from single vineyards and 1 blend. All wines are vinified in the same way, so this estate is like a candy store for wine lovers eager to try to understand the different terroirs in Sancerre. Les Chailloux is a hillside parcel oriented to the west with a clay and silex soil upon chalk. Citrus fruit combined with an intense minerality and floral notes. Bright mouthwatering fruit and acidity with a long almondy finish. Highly recommended. Abv. 13,5%. P

2019 vintage " Les Chailloux". You can't go wrong with these guys. On 59 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards they make 11 different white Sancerres, 10 from single vineyards and 1 blend. All wines are vinified in the same way, so this estate is like a candy store for wine lovers eager to try to understand the different terroirs in Sancerre. Les Chailloux is a hillside parcel oriented to the west with a clay and silex soil upon chalk. Citrus fruit combined with an intense minerality and floral notes. Bright mouthwatering fruit and acidity with a long almondy finish. Highly recommended. Abv. 13,5%. P

Jun 13th, 2022
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.7

2011

2011

Sep 2nd, 2014
Adam MCLEAN

2013 Proper wine

2013 Proper wine

Dec 3rd, 2015
Juel Mahoney

Green green green flavours and a bit of nettle and mineral to know where you are - definitely in La Loire here. Not lean type of green though, green as in fleshy and juicy succulent plant. Good midweek wine. 2013 vintage.

Green green green flavours and a bit of nettle and mineral to know where you are - definitely in La Loire here. Not lean type of green though, green as in fleshy and juicy succulent plant. Good midweek wine. 2013 vintage.

May 14th, 2015
Winston Jones

Host OrganicWineReview, Assistant Buyer Savvy Cellar Wine Bar

8.6

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Aug 14th, 2014
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