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2008 Thomas-Labaille Sancerre, Les Monts Damnés
| Varietal | Region | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sauvignon Blanc | Sancerre | Crisp Medium-Bodied White |
This brisk grapefruit-driven white starts out with tangy flavors of citrus and chalk, then expands into an enveloping minerally palate of depth and vibrant energy. Though the wine is completely dry, a hint of sweetness appears on the finish, along with notes of ripe white peaches and roasted almonds.
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Thomas-Labaille Sancerre, Les Monts Damnés
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Les Monts Damnés is one of the most famous vineyards in Sancerre, the subregion of France's Loire River Valley known for its crisp, minerally Sauvignon Blancs. Located near the village of Chavignol, Les Monts Damnés is a backbreaking site to farm: at harvest, each basket of grapes must be hand carried down the vineyard's steep paths. (No wonder its name translates as "the damned mountains.") But the effort is worthwhile to those who tend its vines--mostly old-school vignerons--as the vineyard yields wines with remarkable concentration and purity. Jean-Paul Labaille's father-in-law, Claude Thomas, taught Labaille his craft before retiring and turning over his domaine and his plot of Monts Damnés vines to his daughter and Jean-Paul. Like most of Sancerre, Les Monts Damnés is an outcropping of chalky rock that was once a prehistoric seabed. Studded with remnants of fossilized sea creatures, Sancerre's whitish soil imparts a distinctive minerality to its wines. This bottling is typical Sancerre with its zesty, bone-dry and somewhat tart citrus flavors. But its layered, concentrated flavors make the wine an exceptional example of its type. We were captivated by the vibrant aromas and steely structure.
Intense aromas of grapefruit and lemon blossom are pure and fresh, accented by notes of sea salt and fresh hay.
This brisk grapefruit-driven white starts out with tangy flavors of citrus and chalk, then expands into an enveloping minerally palate of depth and vibrant energy. Though the wine is completely dry, a hint of sweetness appears on the finish, along with notes of ripe white peaches and roasted almonds.
The village of Chavignol is famous for its wine and goat cheese. The latter will make a terrific match for the 2008 Thomas-Labaille Les Monts Damnés in almost any form, such as a soufflé or a warm crottin served atop a salad of mixed greens or alongside a platter of crostini. Try this zesty white with spring's first herbs and vegetables; the wine's lightly herbaceous notes and brisk acidity will be delicious accompanied by tender asparagus, snap peas, chives, dill and other fresh green herbs. For a main course, look to seafood dishes, which will complement the wine's minerally flavors.
Serve well chilled (47°F).
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