Didier Dagueneau Sancerre le Mont Damne

In the heart of the Loire Valley, Domaine Didier Dagueneau redefined what Sauvignon Blanc could achieve. His wines are as much an expression of terroir as they are of his vision. 95/100 - The Dagueneau family has been making Sancerre off the steep slopes of the Monts Damnés since the early 2000s, and it's a rather different beast than their Pouilly-Fumés. The 2017 Le Mont Damné is incredibly pure and transparent with arrow-like precision, citrus and floral nuances and some nutty influence. Precise and refined, delivering glacial purity of fruit; the Kimmeridgian terroir gives this wine line, length and direction. The lengthy finish is scented with florals, citrus and spiced apples. Lip-smacking, no-holds-barred Sauvignon. - Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous