Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2010

The white, chalky soils of "Mont Damnés" could blind an innocent passerby on a sunny day—here pure Kimmeridgian terroir is what gives this wine its kick, its poise and its persistence. Without question one of the more chiseled and pure "Monts Damnes", with lots of middle-palate energy. White pepper, dried flowers, sea breezes and white peach juice on the nose; the mouth is both savory and saline, with stony persistence and a wave of Meyer lemons and more white peaches. We always love the hint of cherries on the palate, as it's a sign of a truly complex and noble white wine.