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Les Monts Damnés

2003 Sancerre White Blend

Chelsea Ventures, LLC Les Monts Damnés is a captivating white blend from the esteemed Sancerre region, renowned for its expressive and terroir-driven wines. This 2003 vintage showcases a delightful balance of characteristics, presenting a medium-bodied profile that feels both refreshing and substantial on the palate. The acidity is beautifully pronounced, invigorating the senses and complementing the wine's fruit intensity, which is vibrant and lively, revealing layers of citrus and stone fruit notes. This white blend is crafted to be food-friendly, making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. Its overall dryness adds to its appeal, allowing for a clean and crisp finish that lingers, inviting yet another sip. With the Sancerre region's unique microclimate influencing every drop, this wine exemplifies the charm and sophistication that one expects from such a celebrated area.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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