Henri Bourgeois

La Côte des Monts Damnés Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

9.1137 ratings
9.033 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
boyd

Young Sancerre in a beautiful spot.

Young Sancerre in a beautiful spot.

Dec 29th, 2020
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
Max Reichwage

Grapefruit, cat pee, mineral, good wine w sushi

Grapefruit, cat pee, mineral, good wine w sushi

Dec 17th, 2017
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.4

Cat pee turned to fresh green beans. Underripe melon.

Cat pee turned to fresh green beans. Underripe melon.

Nov 30th, 2017
Justin Hansohn

Tropically delicious. Perfect for hanging with late night girls and artisan sausages. Don't tell the bartender we opened a bottle at our table I already asked her if it was cool and she said no. Agree and agree, not a good idea 😜

Tropically delicious. Perfect for hanging with late night girls and artisan sausages. Don't tell the bartender we opened a bottle at our table I already asked her if it was cool and she said no. Agree and agree, not a good idea 😜

2 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2015
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2011 True to type, flint minerals and citrus tones, good balance. Mont Damnes are the damned hills were it is difficult to work for a winegrower. But surely they are good to catch the sun for the vines.

Vintage 2011 True to type, flint minerals and citrus tones, good balance. Mont Damnes are the damned hills were it is difficult to work for a winegrower. But surely they are good to catch the sun for the vines.

Jul 7th, 2017
Chris Ursini

Brand Manager Chambers & Chambers

9.0

Never leave the pad without my blessing oil #LoyalToMySoil #KimmeridgianMarl

Never leave the pad without my blessing oil #LoyalToMySoil #KimmeridgianMarl

Sep 11th, 2016
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.0

An excellent #sancere that is losing a little with time. Great acidity and aromatics though with med + complexity. #henribourgeois #loirevalley #sauvignonblanc #ctbucklinwine

An excellent #sancere that is losing a little with time. Great acidity and aromatics though with med + complexity. #henribourgeois #loirevalley #sauvignonblanc #ctbucklinwine

Jun 6th, 2016
Vino Kaela

A nice tropical Sancerre with classic crispness and a nice finish.

A nice tropical Sancerre with classic crispness and a nice finish.

Jan 14th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Austere smoky sauvignon

Austere smoky sauvignon

Jan 12th, 2016