Thomas Labaille, Sancerre, Chavignol Monts Damnes Cuvee Buster

Nose is definitely closed, not giving up the typical vibrant, citrusy notes I get from sancerre. Even palate is not typical, more mineral than fruit driven, at least on pop and pour. Quite different than my recollection of the non-Cuvee Buster bottle, but not necessarily in a bad way. 2nd half of bottle the next day opened up a bit more, showing more fruit, but still a more elegant, complex sancerre. Definitely ageworthy.

No formal notes taken Drinking very well with seafood bisque That great acidity and creamy texture that one gets from a fine Sancerre - really distinctive and not sure I get that anywhere else

Time to finish up. Showing some oxidation but still lovely.

Lovely Sancerre, chock full citrus and minerals, lively acidity though its somewhat deceptive. As it warmed to room temp, even greater complexities emerged. Fun wine.

This bottle is good, still fresh but showing some development.

07 Sancerre "Monts Damnes", 07 Peay Estate Pinot, 83 Ridge Jimsomare Cabernet (Rockridge, CA (Oakland)) : Second bottle I have had and I can't believe there are no CT notes. Well okay, we opened a bottle with Stuart Yaniger the week before and that bottle was a little better. My note on that first bottle "Thinking back on this, this wine rocked and everyone who likes Sancerre and crisp, lemony, minerally whites should buy this. Around $25 per bottle. As …