Domaine Claude Riffault Les Denisottes Sancerre 2023

Product Description:
Domaine Claude Riffault Les Denisottes Sancerre 2023 is a beautifully precise and mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre’s leading terroir-focused domaines. Sourced from the Les Denisottes lieu-dit near Sury-en-Vaux, the vineyard is planted on classic limestone-rich terres blanches soils that contribute depth, tension and striking mineral expression to the wine. Under the stewardship of Stéphane Riffault, the estate has gained international recognition for its meticulous organic farming practices and nuanced site-specific vinifications. The 2023 vintage reflects both the warmth of the growing season and the domaine’s restrained winemaking philosophy, producing a wine of remarkable concentration balanced by freshness and energy. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged carefully to preserve purity and texture, the wine expresses the character of the site with exceptional clarity and finesse.

Aromatically refined and layered, the 2023 Les Denisottes reveals notes of lemon zest, white peach, crushed chalk and delicate floral nuances. The palate is vibrant and tightly focused, combining ripe citrus and orchard fruit with saline minerality and lively acidity. There is notable textural depth beneath its linear structure, enhanced by subtle lees influence that adds complexity without sacrificing precision. The limestone soils provide a persistent chalky tension that carries seamlessly through the palate and into the finish. Elegant yet quietly powerful, the wine demonstrates both immediate drinkability and impressive ageing potential. The finish is long, mineral and savoury, echoing citrus peel, wet stone and oyster shell nuances. Sophisticated and terroir-transparent, this is an outstanding expression of modern Sancerre suited to seafood, shellfish and refined contemporary cuisine.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Refined and mineral-driven
Lemon zest, white peach, crushed chalk and delicate white floral notes.

PALATE
– Vibrant and focused
Citrus, orchard fruits and saline minerality balanced by lively acidity and fine texture.

FINISH
– Long and chalky
Lingering wet stone, citrus peel and oyster shell complexity.

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