Gérard Boulay : Monts Damnés 2023

An impressive, substantial Sancerre, with just a hint of toasty brioche adding a touch of delicious opulence, but this is mostly about freshness and elegance, with dried herb oil, chives, and a saline beam of energy on a well-integrated frame. This serious, weighty Sancerre is built for the table and for the cellar. Drink now through 2030. 170 cases imported.

This 2023 Monts Damnés is a young, firm expression with a hint of spritz. Initially it expands in the mouth before tying up on the midpalate and finish. It is intensely chalky and mineral, with a youthful austerity and an almost spicy edge to its lemon and honey tea notes. This will take some time to come around but then what do you expect from Monts Damnés?