2022 Claude Riffault Sancerre Rosé "La Noue en Rose", Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE: Stphane Riffault's Pinot Noir vines are located in La Noue, on clay limestone and marl. He has 2. 5 hectares of vines spread over seven adjacent plots.. The ros is a combination of juice bled off the Sancerre Rouge after a 6 12 hour maceration combined with direct press Pinot Noir. There is a wide range of vines of different ages, from freshly planted to almost 100 years old. The grapes were harvested by hand, sorted and, after a

“Terrers” is a blend of Xarel-lo

which commenced on the 5th of September

Gently pressed in whole clusters in pneumatic presses

more floral profile

Escapades Winery

which was too costly a proposition for a beginner with his ambitions

This vineyard is in the heart of Beaujolais and widely considered one of the truly magical sites in all of Beaujolais

This wine continued to be popular for many years

orange zest

When not on the party circuit

Certified sustainable farming:

Xavier Monnot comes from a long line of Burgundian winemakers