Domaine Claude Riffault Les Boucauds Sancerre 2023

Product Description:
Domaine Claude Riffault Les Boucauds Sancerre 2023 is a refined and terroir-expressive Sauvignon Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s most respected artisanal producers. Sourced from several parcels within the lieu-dit of Les Boucauds in Sury-en-Vaux, the wine is rooted in classic terres blanches soils composed of Kimmeridgian limestone, marl and clay. Under the guidance of Stéphane Riffault, the domaine has become renowned for producing site-driven Sancerres that emphasize texture, precision and mineral complexity over overt varietal character. The 2023 vintage reflects both the warmth of the growing season and the domaine’s meticulous vineyard and cellar practices, resulting in a wine of impressive concentration balanced by remarkable freshness. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured using a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak, the wine preserves both purity and subtle textural depth.

Elegant yet layered, the 2023 Les Boucauds opens with aromas of citrus zest, white peach, crushed stone and delicate floral nuances. The palate is broad yet finely tensioned, delivering ripe orchard fruits, saline minerality and vibrant acidity with exceptional balance. A creamy texture from lees ageing adds dimension without diminishing the wine’s precision and energy. Notes of oyster shell, grapefruit pith and wet stone emerge through the persistent mineral-driven core. The finish is long, focused and savoury, echoing the limestone-rich terroir that defines the cuvée. Sophisticated and age-worthy, this is a beautifully composed Sancerre equally suited to seafood, shellfish, goat cheese and refined contemporary cuisine.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Elegant and mineral-driven
Lemon zest, white peach, crushed stone and subtle white floral notes.

PALATE
– Broad yet finely tensioned
Citrus, orchard fruit and saline minerality supported by vibrant acidity and creamy texture.

FINISH
– Long and precise
Lingering oyster shell, grapefruit pith and chalky limestone complexity.

Finer Details:
Style – White Wine
Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc
Country – France
Region – Loire Valley, Sancerre
Vintage – 2023
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14%