Thomas-Labaille

Les Monts Damnés Chavignol Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

8.98 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt

Nose is defined with musky melon, quince, and gooseberry notes, lime peel, green apple and plum. Flinty and grassy undertones but this is really showing its youthful fruit right now. Palate is brisk but offers some great round, creamy texture to break up all that zesty and focused acid. Still tense though, matches nose but rides more of the salty/mineral and herbal side, departs with a burst of crushed oyster shell. Can really sense the exposure of the “Les Monts Damnés” hillside. Malo really adds dimension and richness, and there’s an impression of lees integration. May not touch the depth and complexity of Cotat or Bouley bottlings but the price makes this punch above its weight for sure.

Nose is defined with musky melon, quince, and gooseberry notes, lime peel, green apple and plum. Flinty and grassy undertones but this is really showing its youthful fruit right now. Palate is brisk but offers some great round, creamy texture to break up all that zesty and focused acid. Still tense though, matches nose but rides more of the salty/mineral and herbal side, departs with a burst of crushed oyster shell. Can really sense the exposure of the “Les Monts Damnés” hillside. Malo really adds dimension and richness, and there’s an impression of lees integration. May not touch the depth and complexity of Cotat or Bouley bottlings but the price makes this punch above its weight for sure.

Jun 1st, 2019
Daniel McGeough

Needs time! Ripping acidity!! Some mineral inflected citrusy fruit!! Wait on it

Needs time! Ripping acidity!! Some mineral inflected citrusy fruit!! Wait on it

Apr 14th, 2019
Jordan Wardlaw

Rather full-bodied and sturdy in this vintage. Not terribly aromatic yet but showing excellent concentration and finesse across the palate, fruit becoming fleshier and weightier with air, finishing with spearmint and coriander flavors. Solid mineral backbone.

Rather full-bodied and sturdy in this vintage. Not terribly aromatic yet but showing excellent concentration and finesse across the palate, fruit becoming fleshier and weightier with air, finishing with spearmint and coriander flavors. Solid mineral backbone.

Feb 18th, 2019
Paul Masson

Paul had this 6 years ago

Paul had this 6 years ago

May 26th, 2019
Jordan Haynes

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Jordan had this 6 years ago

Apr 8th, 2019
Ej
8.9

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Ej had this 6 years ago

Apr 3rd, 2019
Christian W. Liedtke

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Christian W. had this 6 years ago

Dec 9th, 2018
Emily Anderson

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Emily had this 6 years ago

Dec 9th, 2018