SANCERRE AOC "AKMENINE" 2019 - DOMAINE SEBASTIEN RIFFAULT

Appellation: Sancerre AOC

Vintage: 2019

Type: White Wine, Organic

Alcohol: 13% Vol.

Region: Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre, Loire Valley (France)

Format: 0.75 L

Grape Variety: Sauvignon blanc 100%

An unconventional Sancerre, surprising, moving, and redefining the identity of Sauvignon Blanc.
"Akmèniné", an artisanal cuvée by Sébastien Riffault, comes from 3 hectares cultivated biodynamically in the municipality of Verdigny, on clay-limestone soils. The vines are over 30 years old, yields are very low (around 35 hl/ha), and harvesting is late and manual.

The vinification involves skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation in barriques, aging on lees for 12 months, without fining or filtration. No shortcuts, no compromises.

The result? A multifaceted and three-dimensional white, opening with notes of ripe apricot, flint, and lime, then expanding into a rich, saline, smoky, and persistent sip.
A sensory and emotional experience, light-years away from stereotypical Sancerres.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Luminous golden yellow

Aroma: Apricot, lime zest, green apple, yellow flowers, flint, light toasted and vanilla notes

Palate: Full and structured, with great balance between acidity and sapidity, long and smoky on the finish.

Suggested Pairings

Perfect with aged goat cheeses, complex fish dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, poultry, smoked dishes, and also for meditation.

Serving temperature 12–14 °C
Serve cool but not cold, to best enhance complexity and structure. Opens beautifully in the glass.

Why choose it

An authentic, intense, and rebellious Sancerre, breaking the norm to win the hearts of those who love great natural white wines.
Akmèniné is not just drunk: it is experienced.