Sancerre Les Boucauds 2022, Claude Riffault
A monumental white for charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates noble citrus with mineral and floral notes of extreme refinement. On the palate, it is straight, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the body of the Sauvignon and the verticality of the sip. A stylish expression that represents the excellence of the Terres Blanches.
Sancerre Les Boucauds 2022, Claude Riffault
The Sancerre "Les Boucauds" 2022 by Claude Riffault is a monumental work, an expression of Sauvignon Blanc that comes from the famous Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian marl) of the village of Sury-en-Vaux. Stéphane Riffault, one of the most talented interpreters of the appellation, sculpts this wine seeking the density of the material combined with an almost saline mineral tension. The 2022 vintage is a sunny year that, in this north and northwest-facing plot, has found a sumptuous balance while maintaining vibrant freshness. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of white grapefruit, crisp pear, and elderflower merge with deep hints of chalk, lime zest, and a mineral trail reminiscent of fossilized shells. On the palate, it is broad and architectural; the entry is straight, dominated by dense yet very agile material, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the taste toward a savory, endless, and vibrant finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Claude Riffault
· Origin: Francia - Loira
· Blend: Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Sancerre AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2022
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 8-10°C
· Glass: Sauvignon Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-6 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Noble seafood, Sancerre goat cheese, Asparagus risotto, Sea bream ceviche
Sancerre Les Boucauds 2022, Claude Riffault
The Sancerre "Les Boucauds" 2022 by Claude Riffault is a monumental work, an expression of Sauvignon Blanc that comes from the famous Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian marl) of the village of Sury-en-Vaux. Stéphane Riffault, one of the most talented interpreters of the appellation, sculpts this wine seeking the density of the material combined with an almost saline mineral tension. The 2022 vintage is a sunny year that, in this north and northwest-facing plot, has found a sumptuous balance while maintaining vibrant freshness. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: clear notes of white grapefruit, crisp pear, and elderflower merge with deep hints of chalk, lime zest, and a mineral trail reminiscent of fossilized shells. On the palate, it is broad and architectural; the entry is straight, dominated by dense yet very agile material, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the taste toward a savory, endless, and vibrant finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Claude Riffault
· Origin: Francia - Loira
· Blend: Sauvignon Blanc
· Denomination: Sancerre AOC
· ABV: 13.5%
· Vintage: 2022
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 8-10°C
· Glass: Sauvignon Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-6 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Noble seafood, Sancerre goat cheese, Asparagus risotto, Sea bream ceviche
