Claude Riffault

Mosaique Calcaire Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

9.15 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Daron Watson

pear, peach, pineapple ~ creamy like nectar yet w focused mineral beam

pear, peach, pineapple ~ creamy like nectar yet w focused mineral beam

Dec 21st, 2023
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9.0

The new name for Riffault's Sancerre Blanc, 2022 Mosaïque Calcaire, is the house's main wine, combing up to 20 parcels. It's a supple, almost succulent style with ripe fruit - melon, pear and pineapple. It has a charming tenderness and holds the mouth with comforting reassurance. It remains light on its feet, like a cloud of Sancerre floating. It's ripe, but the alcohol remains moderate, and there's gentle acidity there. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, July 2023)

The new name for Riffault's Sancerre Blanc, 2022 Mosaïque Calcaire, is the house's main wine, combing up to 20 parcels. It's a supple, almost succulent style with ripe fruit - melon, pear and pineapple. It has a charming tenderness and holds the mouth with comforting reassurance. It remains light on its feet, like a cloud of Sancerre floating. It's ripe, but the alcohol remains moderate, and there's gentle acidity there. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, July 2023)

Jul 27th, 2023
Ted
9.2

They know what they are doing. Awesome reds and whites. Honeydew, peaches and pineapples.

They know what they are doing. Awesome reds and whites. Honeydew, peaches and pineapples.

Jun 25th, 2024
Adam Gäfvert

Another very fresh and clean wine from Riffault. This is not a single vineyard bottling but a cuvee from multiple plots. Therefore not the same level of complexity and intensity as the excellent wine from the domaine i tried last year. Apples, lime juice, beeswax, wet rock, cheese rind, melons and elderflower.

Another very fresh and clean wine from Riffault. This is not a single vineyard bottling but a cuvee from multiple plots. Therefore not the same level of complexity and intensity as the excellent wine from the domaine i tried last year. Apples, lime juice, beeswax, wet rock, cheese rind, melons and elderflower.

Apr 16th, 2024
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.1

Bob had this 4 months ago

Bob had this 4 months ago

Jul 4th, 2024