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Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Domaine Claude Riffault

Sancerre Rouge La Noue Bottle
Appellation
Sancerre
Variety
Pinot Noir
Age of Vines
10–60
Farming
Certified organic and biodynamic
Soil
Kimmeridgian limestone (Terre Blanches)
Altitude
250 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, short pre-fermentation maceration, natural yeast fermentation in tank
Aging
15/16 months in tank and neutral 600L French oak demi-muids, vegan

Press Review

Tangy, creamy, gleaming red and dramatic. There is so much here, so lavishly rich that it doesn't quite feel legal.

- Tamlyn Currin, 2022 Vintage

Overview

La Noue is a 2.5 hectare plot of Pinot Noir on clay limestone and marl. Divided into seven plots and ranging in age from 10 to 60 years old it is the source for both the Noue Rosé and Rouge. Stéphane’s Rouge shows his Burgundian-trained touch with this variety, one that preserves the light and delicate style of Pinot from Sancerre, but layered with a depth of red fruit and black tea flavors. 

Ratings & Reviews

92

2022 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Source: VM

93+

2022 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Source: WA

91

2021 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Source: WA

92

2020 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Source: VM

93

2019 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

Source: VM

90+

2018 Sancerre Rouge La Noue

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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