Sancerre Claude Riffault Mosaique Calcaire

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At barely 30 years old, Stephane Riffault (Claude’s son and now owner of the estate) is turning out Sancerre bottlings that are the envy of many producers twice his age.

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Description

Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines

Colour Medium straw yellow with hints of orange
Nose Creamy, bright and silky, with a blend of different fruits, including ripe pears, stone fruits, fully ripe lemons and white and green berries, complemented by a hint of exotic carambola
Palate Soft and juicy, with a tonic sip and persistent mineral hints

Fact Sheet

Size 75 cl
Grape Variety 100 % Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol % 14%
Style Full-Bodied White wine
Estate/Producer Stéphane Riffault
Country / Region France / Loire Valley
Vintage 2022
Vinification The grapes are hand-picked from 52-year-old vines in beds filled with limestone, calcareous clay and slate. The shelters lead to the east, southeast and southwest. The grapes are carefully sorted before the long pneumatic pressing, after which the wine is allowed to settle at a cool temperature. The wine ferments without added yeasts. Fermentation and maturation on lees in cement tanks for 6 months. The wine was bottled in March 2020
Cellaring/Ageing Potential  Ready to be enjoyed now
Closure Natural Cork

 

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