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 Vintage2008 Label 1 of 22 
TypeWhite
ProducerClaude Riffault
VarietySauvignon Blanc
Designationn/a
VineyardLes Boucauds
CountryFrance
RegionLoire Valley
SubRegionUpper Loire
AppellationSancerre

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2013 (based on 5 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by jcgarcia on 8/13/2016 & rated 85 points: tart. overwhelming lemon. angular. opened up after a bit in the glass, but really just wasn't so good. (1675 views)
 Tasted by jcgarcia on 11/14/2015 & rated 85 points: lemony. Pretty simple. Wood. Wasn't so integrated (1976 views)
 Tasted by Wising on 5/28/2013 & rated 87 points: Drink now. This is now starting to fade slightly. Not bad, but just a bit of maturity/oxidation. (3277 views)
 Tasted by Wising on 1/14/2012 & rated 89 points: This is not as good or "showy" as the 07 (92p), but it is starting to show a minerally depth that is really interesting. All Boucauds that i've tasted show more complexity on the palate rather than having an expressive Sauvignon nose. Drinks nicely but will keep another 2-3 years. (4274 views)
 Tasted by wineforrest on 12/11/2011 & rated 86 points: crisp, everything you expect with Sancerre although not one of the best (4343 views)
 Tasted by icordier on 4/3/2011 & rated 93 points: dry. yum. oysters . mmmm. (3701 views)
 Tasted by Wising on 12/17/2010 & rated 89 points: Starting to open up, but still not as impressive as 07, lacking some depth. Still very good minerality, acidity and dominated by citrus fruit. Hope it could improve further. (3631 views)
 Tasted by ludwigbpm on 9/19/2010 & rated 87 points: Identifié comme Français. Nez un peu renfrogné, très tranchant et un peu court en finale. Beaucoup de structure, mais le vin s'exprime moins bien au niveau aromatique. (2767 views)
 Tasted by BigJul on 9/18/2010 flawed bottle: Badly corked (2399 views)
 Tasted by BigJul on 9/18/2010: Après une première bouteille totalement bouchonnée, ce vin se révèle encore une fois très acide, vif, tendu, en plus d’être plutôt aromatiquement fermé. Malgré tout, je le préfère sans hésitation aux autres qui sont presque grossiers et caricaturaux. J’identifie facilement son origine. À laisser dormir quelques mois/années ou carafer. (2416 views)
 Tasted by MindMuse on 8/28/2010 & rated 92 points: Light straw color. Lemon and wet rocks on the nose. Sometimes a whiff of dried flowers. Medium to medium+ in bodied. This indeed carries a weighty, bracing acidity. It seems to mellow a bit with time and developed into a focused cascade of lemony minerality that just enveloped my tongue. Almost like a grapefruit sweetened with a tinge of pineapple. This started making a serious statement after an hour and a half or two. Not necessarily complex, but a wonderful focused intensity that compelled me to pay attention and take small sip after small sip to keep that lingual chord going. First sips I was thinking maybe 89, now easily 91-92. Be patient with it if you need to.

Wait - I got this for $24 off the shelf??? Gump, you must be a freaking genius! (2479 views)
 Tasted by hutch on 7/28/2010 & rated 90 points: Headrick/European Cellars Portfolio Tasting (Boston): 7/28/10: Bright, almost piercing with the high acidity. So clean. Lip smacking. 90-91

3/1/10: Lemony, citrus nose. High acid, bright. This is pretty delicious. 90 (4004 views)
 Tasted by wineforrest on 6/2/2010 & rated 84 points: decent Sancerre, drinkable (2472 views)
 Tasted by damohox on 5/2/2010 & rated 91 points: High end Sancerre - dry yet fruity (pineapple). Summer evening Bistro du midi Boston. Chilled. (2804 views)
 Tasted by BigJul on 4/25/2010: Une IP de Séguin Robillard. Une robe très pâle aux reflets verdâtres. Le nez respire la grande classe, l’élégance, avec des arômes de pierre chaude, de pomme verte, de clémentine, appuyés par une touche métallique. Bien qu’il soit à prime abord réservé, ce nez est incroyablement invitant et frais. La bouche nous rappelle cependant que ce vin est encore très jeune, avec une prédominance acide qui rend sa consommation moins intéressante durant les premières 90 minutes. Le vin s’adoucit ensuite, se permet même d'afficher une certaine rondeur, et sa sévérité s’atténue, à notre grand bonheur. À laisser reposer quelques mois en cave. (2737 views)
 Tasted by Wising on 10/16/2009: Much too young, will wait to try again at least 6 months. Could be described with one word: acidity. The 2007 was more open at the same stage. Impossible to put a score. (2923 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2011, Issue #31, Recently Tasted Loire Valley Gems Superb 2009s and Plenty of Excellent Recent Vintages
(Sancerre “les Boucauds”- Domaine Claude Riffault) Login and sign up and see review text.
By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, March/April 2010, IWC Issue #149
(Claude Riffault Sancerre les Boucauds) Subscribe to see review text.
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France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Loire Valley

Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)

Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports

2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson

2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
Vinfolio

"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert

2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd

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Sancerre

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