Anthony et David Girard - Sancerre - Les Monts Damnés - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Sancerre Les Monts Damnés, from the appellation’s most prized terroir—often considered its grand cru—delivers exceptional freshness and purity. With vibrant salinity, precise acidity, and an energetic character, this Sauvignon Blanc is layered with delicate notes of wisteria and white flowers. The finish is refined, with a mineral edge that adds depth, making it a beautifully balanced wine to enjoy over the next five years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented with neutral yeasts in 228-litre vats and barrels, matured in temperature-controlled vats and barrels on fine lees.

Color:

Clear gold.

Nose:

Pure and beautifully fresh, with delicate hints of wisteria.

Palate:

Refined and clean, this wine offers a balanced, approachable profile, finishing with subtle, pleasant bitterness.

Temperature:

Aerate before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish, seafood, goat's cheese

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

A rising star in Sancerre, Domaine Girard, led by brothers Anthony and David, is making waves in the wine world. With just 3 hectares on the legendary Monts Damnés terroir, the most prestigious in the appellation, they produce remarkable cuvées that are quickly earning a place among the best.

Experienced winemakers—David also owns Domaine des Chasseignes—the brothers represent the new generation to watch in Sancerre.