Domaine Ricard
Domaine Ricard operates in Touraine, the heart of the Middle Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc thrives in cool-climate conditions. The region's mineral soils and temperate continental climate produce whites of distinctive clarity and structure. The domaine's portfolio centers on Sauvignon Blanc expressions: Les Trois Chênes Touraine and Tasciaca Chenonceaux Touraine both achieve 90-point averages from prestige critics, while Pierre à Feu Sauvignon Touraine reaches 88.5. These wines reflect Touraine's signature profile—aromatic intensity, crisp acidity, and the subtle herbaceous and citrus notes characteristic of the Loire's Sauvignon Blancs. Wine Advocate and Falstaff have assessed the domaine's output, anchoring its standing among serious evaluators of the region's white wines.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Falstaff