Riffault "La Noue" Sancerre Rouge

Precise and cool-edged, this opens with red apple skin, tart lingonberry, and pomegranate husk, layered with graphite, dried thyme, and a faint smoky note that reflects its silex-rich soils. The palate is light but taut, driven by brisk acidity and fine, chalk-dust tannins that keep the fruit firmly in check. Subtle herbal and mineral tones carry through the mid-palate, finishing dry, savory, and stony with a lingering, mouthwatering tension. A distinctly Loire Pinot Noir that favors line, soil, and restraint over perfume or weight.