Sebastien Riffault, Sancerre Akmenine, 2017, 750ml
Riffault takes the idea of Sancerre and turns it on its head. About 30% of the grapes see botrytis in the Akmenine cuvee a white wine that is rich but balanced with freshness. Notes of orange marmalade, chamomile, and almond skins Read more
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Loire
VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc
VINTAGE: 2017
FARMING: Biodynamic, no fertilizers or chemicals, horse to plow
SOIL: Clay, Limestone
AGE OF VINES: 30 years-old
WINEMKAING: Direct press, spontaneous fermentation in old barrels with indigenous yeasts, 24 months in old barrels
ABV: 13%