Rounded and quite plush on the nose. A little whiff of age… rounded and still quite fresh. Lacks the cut of the younger wines
Rounded and quite plush on the nose. A little whiff of age… rounded and still quite fresh. Lacks the cut of the younger wines
Mar 24th, 2025
The 2022 Monts Damnés is a wine whose qualities you might miss because its texture is so fine. It is calm, tender and elegant. It's not fruity but savory with a pure, clear, chalky style. A little tense at the moment, this wine could be approached but will benefit from another year in bottle - or many more. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2024)
The 2022 Monts Damnés is a wine whose qualities you might miss because its texture is so fine. It is calm, tender and elegant. It's not fruity but savory with a pure, clear, chalky style. A little tense at the moment, this wine could be approached but will benefit from another year in bottle - or many more. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2024)
Aug 7th, 2024
Some serious power and amplitude here. Vibrantly fruited, supported by the deep chalky tones of this terroir. Oro blanco, candied pear, quince, some exotic tones like pineapple and mango. There’s an underlying grip and phenolic bite, thick skins, adding extra dimension. The cool herbs break late and more with aeration, aloe and chervil. Classic Boulay in its pleasure factor.
Some serious power and amplitude here. Vibrantly fruited, supported by the deep chalky tones of this terroir. Oro blanco, candied pear, quince, some exotic tones like pineapple and mango. There’s an underlying grip and phenolic bite, thick skins, adding extra dimension. The cool herbs break late and more with aeration, aloe and chervil. Classic Boulay in its pleasure factor.
May 5th, 2022
Starts out like typical Sancerre with fresh grapefruit and citrus but broadens to rich pineapple and tropical nuances. Candied grapefruit, a touch of ginger spice, hint of mango; all buttressed by strong minerals.. Full of acidity, body, and steely minerality. This has it all.
Starts out like typical Sancerre with fresh grapefruit and citrus but broadens to rich pineapple and tropical nuances. Candied grapefruit, a touch of ginger spice, hint of mango; all buttressed by strong minerals.. Full of acidity, body, and steely minerality. This has it all.
Apr 2nd, 2021
One of my favorite producers but the 2018 is showing pretty ripe right now.
One of my favorite producers but the 2018 is showing pretty ripe right now.
May 23rd, 2020Solid as ever but 2014 was more to my liking. The bigger fruit here is not fully integrated.
Solid as ever but 2014 was more to my liking. The bigger fruit here is not fully integrated.
Dec 5th, 2017![John Lenart]( "John Lenart")
Nice citrus, moderate acid.
Nice citrus, moderate acid.
Aug 28th, 2017
Beautiful crisp Sauvignon blanc, vibrant, pineapple, citrus, celery leaf, a little steely on the finish, lip smacking
Beautiful crisp Sauvignon blanc, vibrant, pineapple, citrus, celery leaf, a little steely on the finish, lip smacking
2 people found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2014I definitely prefer the precision of the 2014 over the round fruit of the 2015.
I definitely prefer the precision of the 2014 over the round fruit of the 2015.
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2017
So damné good, esp for a 15. Still plenty of tension & verve
So damné good, esp for a 15. Still plenty of tension & verve
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2017
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
