The 2022 La Cotes des Monts Damnés is a ripe, full-bodied style with power and weight. It is pure, fragrant and attractive even in youth, with floral and richly fruity characters - all nectarine and pineapple flavors. Expect a concentrated, intense wine that retains a sense of purpose and a lightly chalky texture. One for the long haul.
93 points, Rebecca Gibb, Vinous (Jul 2023)
A dense, serious Sancerre, with waxy pear and orchard fruit cut with pithy lemony acidity. Mineral depth anchors all the opulence, while a salted brioche note plays out on the long finish. Complex and ageworthy, with green herbs and a lot of energy and cut. Drink now through 2032. 3,300 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.
92 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Nov 2024)
Fresh apples, baked pears, baking spices and stones on the nose following through to a medium to full body with plenty of volume and control on the mid-palate. Dense yet vivid with a precise and lively finish. Drink or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Dec 2023)