Domaine Claude Riffault
Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
| Denomination | AOC Sancerre |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for 9 months |
- Type and grape: Biodynamic still white wine made from 100% Old World white grapes
- Olfactory profile: Hints of lime, pineapple and passion fruit with delicate spicy nuances
- Tasting characteristics: Lively freshness, marked minerality and a long, persistent finish
- Vineyard and origin: Sury-en-Vaux (Loire Valley), 36-45 year old vines, south-east exposure
- Vinification and ageing: Manual harvesting; 65% in vats and 35% in barrels; 9 months maturation
Description
What type of wine it is
Sancerre Les Denisottes by Claude Riffault is a still white wine with a vibrant character, capable of expressing the characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc at their best. Produced in the Loire Valley in the Sancerre appellation with fermentation in vats and barrels, it is distinguished by a taut and rigorous style. The aromatic bouquet blends fruity notes of lime, pineapple and passion fruit with subtle spicy hints. On the palate, the tasting experience is guided by a distinct mineral edge and vibrant freshness with notable persistence, making it ideal for pairing with lean fish, sushi and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Sury-en-Vaux, in the renowned Sancerre district. The vines, cultivated according to biodynamic principles and trained using the Guyot system, are between thirty-six and forty-five years old. This mature vineyard heritage, with a south-east exposure, promotes optimal ripening of the bunches. Agronomic management aims to preserve soil vitality through ploughing, grazing and controlled ground cover. This ecosystem ensures an authentic expression of the terroir, which translates into a palate marked by distinct minerality.
How it is produced
The oenological process begins with a rigorous manual harvest followed by careful sorting, to ensure that perfectly intact grapes enter the winery. A long and gentle pneumatic pressing follows to obtain musts of great purity. Alcoholic fermentation takes place by dividing the batch between vats and barrels, a technical choice that gives volume and depth without overpowering the aromatic purity. The winemaking process concludes with nine months of ageing, during which the wine develops its structure, ensuring a deep, fresh palate with promising longevity.
Awards
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2023
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
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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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Sancerre AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Domaine Claude Riffault |
| Origin | Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; long and gentle pneumatic pressing; alcoholic fermentation (65% in vats and 35% in barrels); ageing for 9 months |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested; long and gentle pneumatic pressing; alcoholic fermentation 65% in vats and 35% in barrels; 9 months of ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 9 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |