Andrew Jefford: Pale gold; more depth of color than many of its peers. Aromatically, this is shyer than most of its French counterparts, and there are some intriguing seaweedy notes to the profile. You’re intrigued but not quite sure what to expect. And you get…? Lots of concentration: a cascade of stony lime. Overall, this is rather secondary in style but very satisfying: a big core of fruit, with some seaweedy-saline edges. There’s a longer finish than I expected (good vineyards, old vines?), and I’m sure this would be a magnificent wine to drink, though it doesn’t have the flamboyance that many drinkers expect from the variety. A wine of place above all, then, and a dramatic contrast to [Lucien Crochet Sancerre Le Chêne France 2010]. Returning to the wine later simply underlines all of the above: a very fine example indeed, and the kind of Sauvignon that proves that the variety is indeed a noble one 17.5

Andreas Larsson: Youthful nose, pure and floral, with notes of passion fruit and currant leaf. The palate is on the lighter side, though with good stuffing, pleasant fruit, well-balanced acidity, and a long finish. Quite elegant 14.5

Stephan Reinhardt: Pale yellow. Fine and rich at the same time; well concentrated. Dense and quite powerful on the palate, yet clear, pure, and aromatic. Quite modern (think of New Zealand) but still on the shores of the Loire. Well-made wine, elegant and fruit-driven (passion fruit!), but the flint stones shine through. Salty finish. I would love to enjoy this wine by the Atlantic Ocean, no matter if in France or at the Cape Point, as long as the fish is fresh. Oysters could be a fine match as well 16