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Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - Take everything you know about Sancerre and throw it out; Riffault's wines are a wild ride. Naturally vinified with minimal intervention. I was told Riffault is known for his oxidative style, and this wine proves that.

Akmenine is produced in meager yields, with slight over-ripening of the grapes and a skillful maceration on the skins that smoothes the varietal character. After fermentation, there is a slow aging on the yeasts in barriques.

This is oxidative, nutty, and full of developed fruits. I get tons of bruised apple skin, followed by caramel and an almost sherry-like flavor. Truly wild stuff that I am beyond lucky to enjoy. NR on this one, as I don't know where this lands. It's a winner but perhaps not for everyone.

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