Henri Bourgeois

La Côte des Monts Damnés Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

9.28 ratings
9.01 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

To me a perfect meeting point of ripeness, acidic tension, concentration, and minerality. The depth of fruit shows the vineyards exposition while well-made SS treatment keeps purity and freshness across all fronts. Ripe grapefruit, underripe stone fruit, tropical notes without having an exuberant side to it.
Herbal component is subdued yet integrated, making more of the case for sweet herbs than raw pyrazine. Texturally there’s almost an allusion of oak in its mouthfeel. This is fantastic for the price, great quality.

To me a perfect meeting point of ripeness, acidic tension, concentration, and minerality. The depth of fruit shows the vineyards exposition while well-made SS treatment keeps purity and freshness across all fronts. Ripe grapefruit, underripe stone fruit, tropical notes without having an exuberant side to it.
Herbal component is subdued yet integrated, making more of the case for sweet herbs than raw pyrazine. Texturally there’s almost an allusion of oak in its mouthfeel. This is fantastic for the price, great quality.

Jul 15th, 2019
Stuart Pollack

Grapefruit Sauvignon Blanc solid but not interesting. Sour lemon finish.

Grapefruit Sauvignon Blanc solid but not interesting. Sour lemon finish.

Feb 22nd, 2020
Andrea Watt

Bright acidity with Meyer lemon and a touch of mineral. Gentle but complex.

Bright acidity with Meyer lemon and a touch of mineral. Gentle but complex.

Nov 21st, 2019
Colin Cahoon

Lemongrass and honeysuckle nose. The palate features grapefruit, lemon, lemon zest, honey, and saline. High acid and a sizzling finish.

Lemongrass and honeysuckle nose. The palate features grapefruit, lemon, lemon zest, honey, and saline. High acid and a sizzling finish.

Nov 16th, 2019
Pinotman /// Andreas

High 13.5%. Still an incredible Sancerre. Quite tropical. Yes grapefruit but not over the top. Hint bitter. Apricots. Roasted Hazelnuts. From Seaside Food Market in Cardiff. It’s so good I think I will buy another bottle just to try it again.

High 13.5%. Still an incredible Sancerre. Quite tropical. Yes grapefruit but not over the top. Hint bitter. Apricots. Roasted Hazelnuts. From Seaside Food Market in Cardiff. It’s so good I think I will buy another bottle just to try it again.

May 20th, 2019
Richard Smith

Richard had this 4 years ago

Richard had this 4 years ago

Jun 1st, 2020
Rob Krapf

Rob had this 5 years ago

Rob had this 5 years ago

Jun 24th, 2019
Cynthia

Cynthia had this 5 years ago

Cynthia had this 5 years ago

Jan 14th, 2019