Claude Riffault - Sancerre Les Boucauds 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Claude Riffault
Country	France
Region	Loire Valley
Subregion	Sancerre
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2022
Sku	8124

Producer Description

Sourced from several plots all situated in the lieu-dit of Les Boucauds, this cuvée employs close to 50% of the Sauvignon Blanc planted on the estate. Entirely from terres blanches soils – marls and clays over Kimmeridgian limestone – this wine represents a pure expression of this site as well as the deft winemaking of Stéphane Riffault.

Wine Advocate: 92 Points

Matured in barrel for 10 months, the 2022 Sancerre Les Boucauds reveals a delicate, pure bouquet of pear, peach, spring flowers, spices and menthol, followed by a moderately weighted, textured and layered palate with bright acids, a lively, fleshy core of fruit and a long, ethereal, mineral-laced finish enhanced by a saline aftertaste. This is a gorgeous rendition of the eponymous parcel composed of clay, limestone and marls.

Wine Spectator: 90 Points

Pretty floral high tones introduce this juicy, zesty white, powered by a vivid beam of lime peel acidity. Good inner density and a vein of flint make for great structure and poise. Salt and smoke notes linger, with a hint of buttercream giving the finish a bit of richness. Drink now through 2027. 3,000 cases made, 800 cases imported.

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