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Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Domaine Claude Riffault

Sancerre Les Chasseignes Bottle
Appellation
Sancerre
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Age of Vines
25–50
Farming
Certified organic and biodynamic
Soil
Kimmeridgian limestone (Caillottes)
Altitude
260 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, natural yeast fermentation in stainless steel (50%) and French oak barrels (50%)
Aging
Aged 7-8 months in stainless steel tank and neutral French oak barrels, vegan

Press Review

It’s a wonderful play of cashmere-ribbon softness and stony acidity. The kind of wine you want to drink by candlelight, with just one other person.

- Tamlyn Currin, 2022 Vintage

Overview

Locations called “Les Chasseignes” are common in Sancerre. This local name designates caillottes soil: shallow limestone soil and subsoil containing overlapping stones. Stéphane’s lieu-dit of this name is located north of his home and cellars in the village of Sury-en-Vaux. Released in late spring along with Les Boucauds (terres blanches), Les Chasseignes shows the nervier style of wine typical from this distinct terroir.

Ratings & Reviews

(90-92)

2023 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: VM

92

2022 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: VM

95

2022 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: WA

93

2021 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: WA

92

2021 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: VM

93

2020 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: WA

91

2020 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: VM

92

2019 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: VM

93+

2019 Sancerre Les Chasseignes

Source: WA

Loire, France
  • Location
    Loire, France
  • Appellation
    Sancerre
  • Proprietor
    Claude Riffault
  • Winemaker
    Stéphane Riffault
  • Size / Elevation
    13.5 hectares / 230-300 meters

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