Thomas-Labaille 2024 Sancerre "Les Monts Damnés"

Jean-Paul Labaille continues the great work of his father-in-law Claude Thomas, creating one of the finest Sancerres from vines in "les Monts Damnees," an incredibly steep-south facing hillside in Chavignol on Kimmeridgian limestone and red clay. The cool, rainy 2024 vintage created a more racy and mineral version of this wine, accenting the mineral flavors and crisp acidity. It shows subtle aromas of dried pear, lime-flower, boxwood, citrus and stone. The palate is vibrant and refreshing with firm acidity, with flavors of white fruits, anise, saline minerals, citrus and earth. Drink over the next 5 years.