As if the terroir "comes alive" through the process of extraction with the skins. Aromas of the mountain, full of dried herbs, cedar, pine and garrigues. Sweetness of the spoon from orange peel, spiciness from ginger, with a fantastic phenolic "bite" in the mouth and tremendous flavor range at the same time. Full of vibrancy, complexity, excellent...
Malvasia de Colares, which is genetically different from other varieties bearing the same name, is planted on the region's characteristic sandy soils with great care and effort to protect it from the strong, salt-laden Atlantic winds. In the cool coastal climate, alcohol is always restrained in these wines and the character is full of umami salinity and...
Absolutely traditional vinification with 100% whole bunches and ageing in old barrels for twelve to fourteen months. It's amazing how the old-fashioned approach allows the terroir to shine through, accentuating the subtle differences between the vineyards. Elegant with fine characteristics but with nerve and substance alongside its floral and fruity...
Absolutely traditional vinification with 100% whole bunches and maturation in old barrels for twelve to fourteen months. It's amazing how the old-fashioned approach lets the terroir shine by sharpening the subtle differences between vineyards. Delicate with fine lines but with nerve and substance alongside its floral and fruity profile - think rose,...
The vineyard is located in the middle of the slope and was planted in 1980. The soil is a type of marly limestone that has an abundance of marine fossils. The cultivation is certified organic using biodynamic farming techniques. In winemaking 15-20% whole bunches are used and fermentation is with indigenous yeasts. The wine will be aged for 12-14 months...
Still etched in our memory is the initial shock of the rich, amber colour and the distinctive aromas and textures of Sebastien Riffault's wines. That afternoon in the hamlet of Sury-en-Vaux his natural wines challenged our opinions and palates to a great extent. Like all of Sebastien's wines, Akmenine Blanc is a perfectly natural, archaic take on...
Patience at all levels for Sebastien Riffault who picks grapes three to four weeks later than the other producers in the area and once the botrytis has started to infect his grapes. About 50% of the grapes are under the influence of the fungus compensating Riffault with richness, volume maturity and taste concentration. All this comes about three years...
