Sancerre Claude Riffault 2012

This is a crystal clear zingy and zesty Sancerre. The vines (Sauvignon Blanc) are between 10 and 50 years old and grow in clay-limestone marl soil. Known locally as “Terre Blanches”, this clay soil dates back to the Kimmeridgian age of the secondary Jurassic era, 140 million years ago.

This soil allows the vine to take root deep down. It provides fullness and richness to the wine, whilst the limestone subsoil and small shell sediments endow it with a fine minerality.

The wine is vinified in stainless steel vats (approx 50%) and barrels (approx 50%). Ageing lasts 7 to 8 months, when the wine is bottled before the arrival of summer.

On the nose, the wine reveals aromas of white fleshed fruit and citrus. The fine minerality and acidity gives the wine freshness. It can be enjoyed on its own or with shell-fish or fish dishes.

Sancerre "Les Boucauds"

Claude Riffault

Medium price

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