2024 Pierre Riffault Sancerre Les Seven Hommes, Loire

The 2024 Pierre Riffault “Les 7 Hommes” Sancerre is a classic 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Verdigny, sourced from a combination of Terres Blanches, Caillottes, and Silex soils. Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and aged for 12 months in tank, it emphasizes purity, freshness, and terroir rather than oak. The nose is expressive with aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, white peach, pear, fresh fern, white flowers, and a subtle peppery note, while the palate is round and textured yet beautifully energetic, with vibrant citrus, ripe white fruit, and a pronounced mineral core. Bright acidity and a subtle saline character carry the wine into a long, refreshing finish. Elegant, precise, and wonderfully versatile, it pairs beautifully with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, goat cheese, fresh vegetables, and light seafood dishes.