Domaine Claude Riffault
Sancerre Les Denisottes 2022
| Denomination | AOC Sancerre |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | 9 months |
- Name and grape: Sancerre AOC, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, vintage 2022, 0.75 l bottle
- Style and characteristics: Still biodynamic white wine, with a fresh and mineral profile, pale gold colour
- Aroma: Notes of passion fruit, lime and pineapple with light spicy nuances
- Vinification and ageing: Hand-picked, fermented in vats and barrels, aged for 9 months
- Ratings: 94 points RP, 93 Vinous, 92 Decanter, 91 Wine Spectator
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sancerre Les Denisottes is a biodynamic white wine that precisely expresses the character of Sauvignon Blanc. Produced by Claude Riffault in Sancerre, it stands out for its fresh profile and pronounced mineral imprint. In the glass, it displays a bright pale gold hue, introducing a bouquet where notes of passion fruit, lime and pineapple intertwine with subtle spicy hints. On the palate, it reveals remarkable persistence, making it the ideal pairing to enhance dishes based on lean fish, sushi and cheese selections.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the area of Sury-en-Vaux, located in the renowned Loire Valley. The vines, cultivated biodynamically using the Guyot system and aged between thirty-six and forty-five years, benefit from a favourable south-east exposure. Claude Riffault employs agricultural practices based on ploughing and grazing, combined with controlled ground cover between the rows. This careful approach protects the natural vitality of the soil and promotes the perfect ripening of the grapes.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest, essential for maintaining the integrity of the grapes through careful selection. In the winery, the raw material undergoes a long and gentle pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in vats and barrels, allowing the liveliness of the fruit to be harmonised with a solid structure. The winemaking journey concludes with a nine-month maturation, which consolidates the wine's dynamic character. This meticulous process ensures the wine has an ageing potential ranging from five to ten years.
History and Curiosities
The Sancerre Les Denisottes 2022 from Domaine Claude Riffault is a sublime expression of pure Sauvignon Blanc, obtained from 36-45 year old vines cultivated biodynamically in the Loire Valley. This magnificent cuvée offers a seductive bouquet of lime, passion fruit and pineapple, enriched with spicy notes. On the palate, it is fresh, persistent and mineral. The manual harvest and 9 months of ageing ensure its rare elegance. A long-lived white wine, awarded 94 points by Robert Parker, ideal for enhancing your wine cellar.
Awards
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2022
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Hectares: 13
The soil is ploughed and grazed. A vegetal cover, controlled between the rows, preserves the flora and activates soil life. The work of pruning, sprouting and trellising is rigorous.
This technique makes it possible to regulate production and aerate the vegetation and the grapes to achieve perfect ripeness and health. After manual harvesting, the sorting guarantees the respect and integrity of the grapes until pressing (White and Rosé) or in the vat (Red). Thus, vinification and ageing take place in a simple but precise manner. Read more
| Name | Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Sancerre AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Claude Riffault |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sancerre Les Denisottes 2022 from Domaine Claude Riffault is a sublime expression of pure Sauvignon Blanc, obtained from 36-45 year old vines cultivated biodynamically in the Loire Valley. This magnificent cuvée offers a seductive bouquet of lime, passion fruit and pineapple, enriched with spicy notes. On the palate, it is fresh, persistent and mineral. The manual harvest and 9 months of ageing ensure its rare elegance. A long-lived white wine, awarded 94 points by Robert Parker, ideal for enhancing your wine cellar. |
| Origin | Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre, Loire, France |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; long pneumatic pressing; alcoholic fermentation 65% in vats and 35% in barrels; ageing for 9 months |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; long pneumatic pressing; alcoholic fermentation 65% in vats and 35% in barrels; aged for 9 months. |
| Aging | 9 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |