Verdigny Sancerre domaine with hand harvested vineyards, separate parcel vinification, and Sauvignon Blanc aged in stainless steel.
The producer
Bertrand Riffault manages Domaine Du Carroir Perrin in Verdigny, within the AOC Sancerre appellation. The domaine covers 11 hectares, with Sauvignon Blanc on 9.5 and Pinot Noir on 1.5. About 20 parcels are vinified separately across calcareous clay known as caillottes and flint. The vineyards are hand harvested. The Sancerre is vinified in stainless steel, held for six months in stainless steel before bottling, and kept on fine lees for several months to preserve aromatic qualities.
Known for
Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre from separate parcels
Notable facts
The domaine comprises 11 hectares under AOC Sancerre.
Sauvignon Blanc accounts for 9.5 hectares, and Pinot Noir for 1.5 hectares.
About 20 parcels are vinified separately.
All the vineyards are hand harvested.
The story
A Family Handover
In 1980, Pierre Riffault, a third generation vintner, took over the domaine. His son Bertrand joined him in 2005. Two years later, Pierre handed over the reins and Bertrand assumed full management. The estate has 11 hectares under AOC Sancerre, with hand harvested vineyards and about 20 parcels vinified separately. Sauvignon Blanc covers 9.5 hectares, while Pinot Noir covers 1.5 hectares. The named wine is the 2023 Sancerre Domaine du Carroir Perrin.
From the atlas
Domaine Du Carroir Perrin
Verdigny domaine in the AOC Sancerre appellation, built around Sauvignon Blanc, separate parcel vinification, and stainless steel ageing.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Appellation
AOC Sancerre
Village
Verdigny, 4 km from Sancerre town
Vineyard
11 hectares
Main grapes
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
Signature wine
Sancerre Domaine du Carroir Perrin, 2023
Defining feature
Hand harvesting and separate vinification of about 20 parcels
The Producer
Bertrand Riffault manages the Verdigny domaine after taking over from his father Pierre. Domaine Du Carroir Perrin works under the AOC Sancerre appellation, with Sauvignon Blanc as the larger planting and Pinot Noir also in the vineyards. The domaine handles its vineyard in separate parcels, keeping the work tied to the different Sancerrois terroirs.
Place
Four kilometres separate the domaine from Sancerre town, inside the AOC Sancerre appellation. The soils include calcareous clay, known locally as caillottes, and flint. Calcareous clay and flint are the site's physical markers; the white Sancerre carries minerality and a flint note, alongside citrus, stone fruit and herbs.
Wines
The named bottle is Sancerre Domaine du Carroir Perrin 2023, a white Sancerre from Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is vinified in stainless steel and ages for six months in stainless steel before bottling. Fine lees contact for several months preserves aromatic qualities.
In the glass, it is pale gold with green hints. The nose brings citrus, stone fruit, herbs and flint. The palate is light, mineral and crisp, with a dry finish.
Final Word
Domaine Du Carroir Perrin is a Verdigny family domaine where separately handled parcels lead to a dry white Sancerre from Sauvignon Blanc. The 2023 bottle carries that work into a stainless steel raised wine with fine lees ageing.