Claude Riffault, Sancerre Les Chasseignes 2024 White

Claude Riffault’s Sancerre Les Chasseignes 2024 is an elegant, fruit-driven white wine from one of the estate’s northern Sancerre parcels. Fresh, lively and marked by an intense, lingering finish, it combines classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc character with the precision of carefully tended vineyards.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a bright, clear appearance. On the nose, it offers elegant and expressive fruit aromas, complemented by the fresh, mineral-tinged character associated with Sancerre. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with focused fruit, lively acidity and a long, intense finish. Enjoyable in its youth for its freshness and energy, the wine may also develop greater aromatic complexity over the next few years when stored properly in a cool, dark cellar.

Production
Claude Riffault farms 13.5 hectares across six parcels north of Sancerre, with 10.5 hectares planted to Sauvignon Blanc and the remaining 3 hectares to Pinot Noir. Les Chasseignes is one of the estate’s designated vineyard sites, alongside Les Boucauds, Les Denisottes, Les Chailloux, Les Desmalets and La Noue. The grapes undergo a cold maceration followed by pneumatic pressing. Fermentation takes place 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in oak barrels, after which the wine matures for 7–8 months on its lees, with occasional bâtonnage when appropriate.

Food & Serving
A versatile glass to enjoy on its own, this Sancerre is especially well suited to grilled fish, shellfish and mussels. Serve chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Decanting is not essential, although a brief airing in the glass or a small carafe can help reveal more of its fruit and mineral detail.

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