
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€59,00/pcs.
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The 2020 Tinto from Dominio do Bibei is an elegant, aromatic red from the Quiroga-Bibei zone of Ribeira Sacra, shaped by the region’s steep, slate- and granite-rich landscape. Led by the uncommon local grape Brancellao, with Mouratón alongside, it offers a distinctive alternative to the Mencía-led reds more often associated with the region.
Tasting Notes
Pale and transparent in the glass, it opens with sour cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, followed by darker berries, violet, dried herbs, black tea and pepper. With air, earthy, lightly smoky and stony notes emerge.
The palate is juicy and graceful, with lively acidity, fine but present tannins and a mineral, gently bitter-saline finish. Its freshness and structure should allow it to develop in bottle, with primary berry fruit likely giving way over time to dried flowers, herbs, tea, forest floor and spice.
Production
The grapes come from partly terraced parcels in the Quiroga-Bibei zone, at approximately 250–350 metres above sea level, where slate and granite contribute to the wine’s stony character. They are hand-harvested, sorted again and destemmed, then cold-macerated for around three days before fermentation in open French oak vats. The wine matures for approximately 19 months in used French oak barrels, with gravity used in the cellar to handle the grapes and wine gently.
Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at 15–16°C in a large Burgundy glass to bring out its floral and herbal aromas. It pairs well with duck breast, guinea fowl, veal or Iberian pork, as well as mushrooms, lentils, grilled vegetables and lighter stews. A little air in the glass should help reveal its more savoury, stony nuances.
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