Stephen Brook | Subdued nose, herbal, minty. Fresh and limpid, this has delicacy and precision rather than weight of fruit. The elegance impresses, though, as does the tangy minerality on the finish. A discreet style that might be overpowered by cream sauces, but perfectly valid and intriguing. Long, saline, and moreish, with a firm, dry finish. | 91

Andrew Jefford | Silver-gold in color. Pungent, fresh, but just a little bit obvious in its spring-bulb presence and forcefulness compared to the best of its peers. At any rate, very different to the run of Monts Damnés that preceded it. They were in general discreet, fine-sewn, classic, and understated; this is suddenly more assertive and pushy, though intriguing, and more vegetal in its presence, too. The palate picks up and runs with this role, though it also manages to convey a stoniness, as well as that almost jungle-like vegetative quality. This is a hugely characterful wine that (you feel) could come only from Sancerre, and in every respect different to Mont Damnés; a big mingled mouthful of stone and vegetation. | 91

Stephan Reinhardt | Oh, this is lovely on the nose: very pure, bright, and floral rather than fruity, with a characteristic earthy-mineral aroma and a very precise fruit intertwined with crunchy, almost slaty, fruit scents. On the palate, this is a rather filigreed, very pure Sancerre of great character and finesse. Rather feminine (forgive me this sexist expression), with remarkable elegance, finesse, and purity, and a crunchy-mineral finish and great length. This is a great vin de terroir, but it needs some years to shine and fulfill all of its potential. This is as if Riesling kissed Sancerre. Such great finesse and transparency! | 94