93 Points Vinous
The 2022 La Cotes des Monts Damnés is a ripe, full-bodied style with power and weight. It is pure, fragrant and attractive even in youth, with floral and richly fruity characters - all nectarine and pineapple flavors. Expect a concentrated, intense wine that retains a sense of purpose and a lightly chalky texture.
 
92 Points James Suckling
Fresh apples, baked pears, baking spices and stones on the nose following through to a medium to full body with plenty of volume and control on the mid-palate. Dense yet vivid with a precise and lively finish.
 
92 Points Wine Spectator
A dense, serious Sancerre, with waxy pear and orchard fruit cut with pithy lemonyacidity. Mineral depth anchors all the opulence, while a salted brioche note plays out on thelong finish. Complex and ageworthy, with green herbs and a lot of energy and cut. Drink nowthrough 2032.
 
Winemaker Notes
The near-vertical slope of the Monts Damnés produces wines that have delicate tropical fruit (a proof of ripe Sauvignon grapes) and vibrant citrus aromas. The palate confirms this fruitiness and brings a nice and clean mineral note. Served at 10-12°C, this very concentrated wine expresses its strong personality. With three to five years of bottle aging, the wine gains roundness, richness, and complexity.
 
Food Pairings
This wine can be enjoyed with a great variety of dishes: Asian recipes, white meats like veal escalope stuffed with prawns, and marjoram. As for cheese, a Munster would do a great match.