Sancerre Quarterons Sebastien Riffault 2017

Sancerre Quarterons Sebastien Riffault, Biodynamic wine, Unfined & Unfiltered, Low Sulpur wine, showing a depth of minerality and a lively crisp finish. Riffaults wines are very different to the standard tourist experience of Sancerre, cirsp, lean fruit bombs with tons of citrus and green fruits but not much else. Sebastien prefers to show the depth of his terroir and grapes by harvsting late, the acidity is a little lower and the intensity much higher. The wines still display classic varietal aromas particularly this Cuvee which is the youngest and most straight forward but there is more depth, texture and complexity in Riffault wines than most Sancerre. The style is surprising and delicious.

Starting his own label in 2002, Sebastien Riffault took over 2 hectares near Sury-en-Vaux from his father and well known wine maker Etienne Riffault. Quickly converting to biodynamic principles he started making a name for himself in the local community. Harvesting late in October, up to a month later than the rest of the region, Sebastien ensures his grapes are as ripe as can be. In the cellar, the natural approach continues, wild yeast fermentation, aged on lees and limited use of sulphur. All this comes together to show the true expression of his terroir in wines full of depth, complexity and style.