Claude Riffault Échalas 2022

White
Sancerre, France
7.6
WineSaint

Stone fruit and baking spice emerge with evident oak influence, yet piercing acidity keeps this Chailloux parcel expression vibrant. The texture shows real suppleness despite some alcoholic heat. An intriguing wine still evolving its character.

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Label

Claude Riffault

A small Sancerre domaine run by Stéphane Riffault, making site-specific, low-intervention Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire's most storied appellation. Among the region's most thoughtful producers.