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Sauvignon Blanc

The appeal of Sauvignon Blanc never seems to fade. Its intense aromatics and range of fresh, fruity/herbaceous flavours enhanced by crisp acid have made it a favourite. One of the main varieties of the Loire Valley, Graves (Bordeaux), New Zealand and now Australia, Sauvignon Blanc was not much considered until Sancerre and Pouilly Fume were 'discovered' in Paris in the 1960s. In the 1990s, 'Savvies' from New Zealand rose to fame, with pungent but very affordable examples. Browse our top rated Sauvignon Blanc wines here.

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    2023 Babich Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    A classically styled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that regularly vies for New Zealand’s best value Sauvvy B. Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit aromas leap out of the glass trailed by some green apple, grassy asparagus and mineral notes. Super scrumptious passionfruit and ripe gooseberry fruits are delivered with abundant power and concentration. Green apple, herbaceous grassy characters and zingy minerals linger underneath. Excellent volume finishing dry with racy acidity and a long moreish aftertaste. Difficult to imagine better bang for your buck than this.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    • Organic
    2022 Blicks Lane Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Now certified organic this new release of Blicks Lane also comes packaged with a smart new look. First planted in 1996 the Blicks Lane vineyard lies in the acclaimed Rapaura sub-region of the Wairau Valley.
    Brilliant water like core with a distinct glimmer of green around the edges. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry, green apple and passionfruit scents meld into some grassy asparagus and light mineral notes. The wonderfully refreshing palate is filled with vibrant passionfruit and gooseberry fruits which overlay a subtle lime, herbaceous grassy character and mineral back drop. Dry snappy finish with a long zippy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2023 Buller Wines RLB Sauvignon Blanc
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 11%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the outskirts. Aromas of passionfruit, lime and green apple have a herbaceous grassy and mineral like overlay. Zingy passionfruit, green apple and lime flavours race across the palate with elements of grass and flinty minerals lingering underneath. Crisp acidity leads into a dry, refreshingly crunchy finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 11%

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    2022 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2022-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw almost water like core with greenish tinged edges. Aromas of lime, passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberries are followed by some grassy asparagus, capsicum and flinty mineral notes. Racy, concentrated and texturally well rounded the palate is intensely flavoured with passionfruit, lime and green apple fruits which overlay a subtle herbaceous grassy and stony mineral back drop. Finishes dry and crisp with a long scrumptious aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews.....
    It has all the vibrancy of the variety with green apple, snow peas, guava and passionfruit pith, yet the palate is all about texture and drive. Juicy and tangy with talc-like acidity, while lemon curd and shortcrust pastry flavours add another level of detail. Moreish. Drink by 2024.
    93 points
    Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    2023 Carrajung Estate Sauvignon Blanc
    Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $34. 99
    Bottle
    $419.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Intense herbaceous gooseberry aromas mix with grassy asparagus and green apple notes. Vibrant citrus and herbaceous gooseberry flavours combine with green apple, a dash of passionfruit and grassy asparagus like characters. Finishes dry and crisp with a long herbaceous gooseberry and grassy asparagus aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 12%

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    2021 Casas del Bosque Winemakers Selection Sauvignon Blanc
    Valle de Casablanca, CHILE
    $16. 99
    Bottle
    $203.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pungent herbaceous grassy scents intermix with gooseberry, citrus, asparagus and capsicum. Crunchy gooseberry and passionfruit flavours overlay a herbaceous grassy and subtle capsicum back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a lengthy herbaceous asparagus and capsicum infused aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

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    2022 Chateau La Rabotine Sancerre
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $54. 99
    Bottle
    $659.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime, green apple and delicate grassy notes emerge from the glass with some fresh asparagus and stony mineral elements also evident. Crunchy green apple and lime fruits are underscored by zippy acidity with some herbaceous grassy characteristics, light asparagus and stony mineral nuances lingering through the dry finish. Concludes elegant, energetic and minerally.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

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    2018 Les Champs Libres (Chateau Lafleur) Blanc
    Bordeaux, FRANCE
    $230. 00
    Bottle
    $2760.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The Les Champs Libres 2018 Blanc is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre sélection massale clones, produced by the very talented Guinaudeau family (of Chateau Lafleur fame). It offers up a beguiling nose of lemon drops, lime blossoms, struck flint and fresh grapefruit with hints of mandarin peel and coriander seed. The elegant, refreshing, medium-bodied palate has an electric line of intense citrus flavors with tons of mineral sparks, finishing long and perfumed. This is absolutely a wine without peer in Bordeaux (anywhere!), and I love it! Drink 2022-2032.
    95 points
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Apr 01, 2021)

    The 2018 Les Champs Libres is a powerful, phenolic white of real substance. White flowers, citrus, chamomile, sage and light tropical notes all open in the glass, but it is the tactile feel of Les Champs Libres that leaves the deepest impression. Here, too, there is a touch of reduction, but all the elements are so finely put together. Drink 2023-2030.
    92 points
    Antonio Galloni - Vinous

    Aromas of dried apples, lemon zest, green papaya, herbs and toasted almonds. It’s full-bodied with tangy acidity. Exciting citrus zest, stones and wild herbs on the long finish. This needs time to come around with such acid and phenolic tension. Try after 2023.
    95 points
    James Suckling

    The 2018 Guinaudeau Vignerons Les Champs Libres Blanc is 100% Sauvignon from clay and limestone soils. It was vinified in new barrels and spent 5 months on lees. A beautiful, tight, concentrated white, it offers lots of tart lemon, white grapefruit, honeyed lime, and sappy flower-like nuances as well as a brilliant chalky mineral component that emerges with time in the glass. Despite the new barrels, it doesn't show a hint of oak and is medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a great finish. It's going to benefit from a year or three of bottle age and will keep for 10-15 years, if you're so inclined. Drink 2021-2036.
    95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    This is brilliant, so flavourful with so much persistency and fully embraces the slate texture. I always love this wine, and it stands out even more than usual in this vintage because so many whites have missed this gathering of pace and clear minerality. Massal selection from Sancerre estates. Drink 2021 - 2032.
    95 points
    Jane Anson - Decanter

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    2022 Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Fruit is sourced from the Bridgelands Vineyard in Margaret River's Karridale region. The wine was fermented in tank to accentuate the pure fruit aromas, with a small fraction fermented in barrel to add complexity and texture, while still preserving aromatic freshness and length.
    Brilliant water like colour with greenish tinged edges. Pungent grassy gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus scents are followed by some capsicum and flinty mineral notes. Showing terrific intensity and length, zesty passionfruit, Granny Smith apple and citrus flavours drive the mouth watering palate with notions of capsicum, herbaceous grassy characters and flinty minerals adding further interest. Crunchy acidity lending a zippy feel to the long passionfruit, capsicum and flinty mineral infused finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    Partial barrel fermentation adds another dimension to the citrus, snow pea and passionfruit of the wine, the rich, varietally precise bouquet marking a multi-layered palate that takes barely a split second to fill every part of the long, lingering palate with its grapefruit and nectarine flavours. As usual, exceptional value. Drink 2023 – 2025.
    95 Points
    James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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    2020 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Blanc etc…
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $255. 00
    Bottle
    $3060.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    Previously labelled as Blanc Fumé de Pouilly, now reborn as Blanc Etc… and looking better than ever. Generally speaking this is the most approachable wine in the range, and since Louis-Benjamin came aboard the wine is now far closer in quality and class to the other releases. While each of the other wine focus on a single soil type or terroir, Blanc etc… blends some young vine parcels on their Saint-Andelain hill with two parcels planted on flinty clay and limestone white clay soils nearby. It was fermented in a mix of new and three-four year old barrels and then matured in both wood and tank.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2020 Blanc etc. is developing into a mellow style with the richness of the vintage showing. It is what the French would call gourmand and, close to three years after being harvested, has entered a delectable stage of its evolution. Yes, it's still young but has improved and opened up since tasting a year ago. It now offers baked apple, honey and pastry flavors while retaining freshness. It is long and concentrated with a firm sense of structure, doing the mouth equivalent of providing a firm, reassuring handshake, likely due to the clay-flint soils, which make up two-thirds of the blend. Drink 2023-2032.
    93 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    • Nick's Import
    2020 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Buisson Renard
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $330. 00
    Bottle
    $3960.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    Buisson Renard is a cool, mid-slope terroir on the southwest side of the Saint-Andelain slope, and the soils are a mixture of clay and flint. This was barrel fermented and aged in Dagueneau’s bespoke, cigar-shaped barrels (450 and 600 litres) which are designed to increase lees contact.

    Other Reviews....
    Perhaps the most Sauvignon-esque of all the vintage, the 2020 Buisson Renard is richly aromatic with distinctive lime, elderflower, ginger and honeysuckle aromas. It is currently most appealing for its tension as if a strong muscle is being stretched taut. It has masses of concentration and curves in the right places with an attractive sense of bitterness on the long finish. This is even better than when I tasted it from tank last year. Drink 2024-2033.
    95 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2020 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $330. 00
    Bottle
    $3960.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    Pur Sang is a superstar in the Dagueneau cellar, and is widely considered one of the great white wines of the world. The close planted vineyard is situated about five kilometres north of Saint-Andelain, with a generous layer of flint and silica clay soils.

    Other Reviews....
    Forget aromatic Sauvignon, the 2020 Pur Sang is clear, pure and restrained. An evident nutty note to this is likely derived from the 20-25% new oak employed for all the Dagueneau cuvées. The oak combines with ripe, white stone fruit and almond meal, which lingers on the taut, grippy finish, and reveals that this wine is still in its infancy. Drink 2023-2032.
    94 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2020 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $465. 00
    Bottle
    $5580.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    For many, the aptly named Silex is the pinnacle not only in the Dagueneau range, but in all of Pouilly Fumé. Hailing from a north facing vineyard rich in flint soils, the emphasis with Silex is the pure mineral traits Pouilly Fumé is famous for, yet with intensity and focus dialled up to eleven. Silex can take a few years in the cellar to fully express the core of citrus fruit among the smoke and flint notes; however history has proven it is well worth the wait. Dagueneau's Silex is a class leading icon of the Loire Valley.

    Other Reviews....
    While this was a warm season leading to richness in many wines from the region, the Silex 2020 shows ripe fruit, but there's no sense of being overblown. The fine line that races through many wines relying on flint-based parcels is there, carrying the nectarine and oak-derived vanilla flavors, but its influence never tips into austerity nor firmness. There's a sense of tenderness that runs through its core while remaining light in body. Drink 2023-2033.
    93-94 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2019 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex
    Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $450. 00
    Bottle
    $5400.00 Dozen
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severly low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    In many ways the ultimate Dagueneau wine, Silex is super-mineral, pure and crystalline, and is typically driven, intense and very long-lived. Silex means flint and this wine is produced only from the flint-rich soils on the north-facing slopes of the hill of Saint-Andelain. The vines here mostly range between 35 and 65 years old, and yields are kept lower than most other vineyards. Silex is fermented and aged in the famed Dagueneau cigar-shaped barrels as well as other casks.

    Other Reviews....
    The 2019 Pouilly Fumé Silex shows an initial tenderness, sitting quietly and not shouting that it's made it into your glass. This is a wine that has its act together, feeling integrated and balanced with plentiful concentration and a savory long finish. A delicate dill note, which is a characteristic of oaked Sauvignon peeks out amid the hush. Drink 2022-2034.
    93 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2017 Domaine Didier Dagueneau les Monts Damnes Sancerre
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $450. 00
    Bottle
    $5400.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severly low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    It was long Didier Dagueneau’s dream to make a great Sancerre from the legendary, chalky slopes of Chavignol. He was finally able to acquire a half-hectare site in the late 1990s, smack-bang in the middle of the renowned vineyard of Les Monts Damnés. He soon began planting it to his exacting specifications. This location is south-facing and extremely steep, with white soil packed with chalk. The historical name of the parcel or climat (within Monts Damnés) is Les Vignes Blanches. Dagueneau noted that in spite of the aspect, it is one of the cooler terroirs of Monts Damnés.

    Other Reviews....
    The Dagueneau family has been making Sancerre off the steep slopes of the Monts Damnés since the early 2000s, and it's a rather different beast than their Pouilly-Fumés. The 2017 Le Mont Damné is incredibly pure and transparent with arrow-like precision, citrus and floral nuances and some nutty influence. Precise and refined, delivering glacial purity of fruit; the Kimmeridgian terroir gives this wine line, length and direction. The lengthy finish is scented with florals, citrus and spiced apples. Lip-smacking, no-holds-barred Sauvignon. Drink 2022 - 2034.
    95 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2018 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $375. 00
    Bottle
    $4500.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severly low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    In many ways the ultimate Dagueneau wine, Silex is super-mineral, pure and crystalline, and is typically driven, intense and very long-lived. Silex means flint and this wine is produced only from the flint-rich soils on the north-facing slopes of the hill of Saint-Andelain. The vines here mostly range between 35 and 65 years old, and yields are kept lower than most other vineyards. Silex is fermented and aged in the famed Dagueneau cigar-shaped barrels as well as other casks.

    Other Reviews....
    Perhaps the most famous of the Dagueneau cuvées, the 2018 Silex is flowing and accessible on entry, but then it coils and tightens. The silex (flint) soil gives firmness, imbuing structure and steely tension. Power and concentration combine, providing an almost waxy texture on the finish. Flavors of spiced apples, almonds and pastry linger. It's just not quite as long as expected. Tasted over three days. Drink 2021 - 2028.
    93 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2018 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $299. 00
    Bottle
    $3588.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severly low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    Pur Sang (French for thoroughbred) is a superstar in the Dagueaneau cellar, and is widely considered one of the great white wines of the world. It comes from a densely planted, 30 year old vineyard in Saint-Laurent-l’Abbaye called La Folie (the madness), hidden between two parcels of woodland about five kilometres north of Saint-Andelain. The vineyard is named for the local farmers, who thought Didier Dagueneau was mad when he purchased the land which was not a vineyard at the time and full of huge boulders. Back then it was not even registered as part of the Pouilly-Fumé AOC. It turns out that Didier had done his homework; not only was La Folie a historical Pouilly vineyard, but its vein of pure flint and Ludian silica clay (chaille roulées) as well as its gently sloping south/south-east exposure, made it potentially one of Pouilly’s finest.

    Other Reviews....
    Sourced from a south-facing single vineyard on flint and clay over chalk, the 2018 Pur Sang is all white flowers and spiced apple pastry. Seemingly effortless and silken, its Sauvignon edges rounded out in barrels. It offers excellent concentration on the mid-palate, a line of acidity acting like a thread and holding the core together like a ball. Delectably textured, with a hint of tannic sensation holding the mouth gently on a lengthy conclusion that's drawn-out and precise. A complex, multifaceted wine. Drink 2022 - 2032.
    94 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    • Organic
    • Reduced
    2023 Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    Reduced from $31.99
    $27. 99
    Bottle
    $335.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Sourced from eight estate-owned vineyards within the Wairau Valley with vines on average 26 years old. The fruit is whole bunch pressed to tank for fermentation and matured on lees for 4 months before bottling.
    Brilliant water like colour with a greenish tone to the edges. Leaping out of the glass are pungent scents of passionfruit, grapefruit and herbaceous gooseberries followed by some green apple, grassy asparagus and flinty mineral notes. Zesty passionfruit, lime and gooseberry fruits race across the intensely flavoured palate with some herbaceous grassy characters, green apple, subtle asparagus and mineral elements lying underneath. Finishes dry and crisp with a long zippy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews.....
    If you’d like to taste Sauvignon Blanc in its modern day glory, look no further. The Marlborough sunshine and pinpoint precision in the vineyard and winery is all found here. Sourced from estate fruit in the Wairau Valley you’ll find star fruit, passion blossom, juicy pineapple and guava. The abundance of fruit continues on the palate with an electric line of acidity and sea spray finish. The dryness of the wine takes elegance to another dimension. Sith purity and drive, this is a triumph of a vintage and its magic is captured in the bottle. Drink now with raw scallop ceviche.
    95 points
    Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.com

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    2018 Domaine A Stoney Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $29. 99
    Bottle
    $359.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2021)
    ABV: 13.3%
    Closure: Stelvin
    Brilliant very pale straw almost water like colour with a subtle tinge of green running around the outskirts. On the nose herbaceous grassy scents mix with tropical fruits, grapefruit and delicate smoky mineral notes. The lively palate has a smattering of tropical fruits running across it with some grassy asparagus and flinty mineral characters lying underneath. Dry crisp finish with a delicious tropical fruit, grassy asparagus and gun flint aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.3%
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    2022 Domaine Christian Salmon Sancerre
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $46. 99
    Bottle
    $563.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Christian Salmon is a family owned estate located in the Coteaux Buetons, covering 15 hectares within the appellation of Sancerre and 3.25 hectares in Pouilly Fume. For six generations the Salmon family has been growing grapes and making wine.
    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of lime and green apple have a herbaceous grassy overlay with some asparagus and stony mineral notes also evident. Intense lime and green apple fruits infused with herbaceous grassy elements have a zesty feel across the racy palate. Asparagus, wet stone and mineral characters also chime in. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long aftertaste. A highly scrumptious Sancerre.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2017 Domaine de Ladoucette Baron de L Pouilly Fume
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a greenish tinged outskirts and watery hue. Aromas of lime and green apple have a herbaceous grassy overlay with some green pear skin and stony mineral notes also evident. Vibrant lime and green apple fruits are underpinned by crunchy acidity with some herbaceous grassy characters, wet stone and minerals lingering through the long, elegant and zesty finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2018 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex Magnum (1500ml)
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $850. 00
    Bottle
    $10200.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    For many, the aptly named Silex is the pinnacle not only in the Dagueneau range, but in all of Pouilly Fumé. Hailing from a north facing vineyard rich in flint soils, the emphasis with Silex is the pure mineral traits Pouilly Fumé is famous for, yet with intensity and focus dialled up to eleven. Silex can take a few years in the cellar to fully express the core of citrus fruit among the smoke and flint notes; however history has proven it is well worth the wait. Dagueneau's Silex is a class leading icon of the Loire Valley.

    Other Reviews....
    Perhaps the most famous of the Dagueneau cuvées, the 2018 Silex is flowing and accessible on entry, but then it coils and tightens. The silex (flint) soil gives firmness, imbuing structure and steely tension. Power and concentration combine, providing an almost waxy texture on the finish. Flavors of spiced apples, almonds and pastry linger. It's just not quite as long as expected. Tasted over three days. Drink 2021 - 2028.
    93 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

    2016 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Silex Magnum (1500ml)
    Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $899. 00
    Bottle
    $10788.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the global benchmarks for Sauvignon Blanc, and there is no bigger name or more highly regarded producer in the area than Domaine Didier Dagueneau. Now under the guidance of Didier's talented son Louis-Benjamin, the wines still follow his ethos that authentic Pouilly Fumé requires healthy fruit from low yielding, old vines to produce the purest, and most intense and vibrantly fresh wine. That's not to say these wines are typical of the appellation. Given the severely low yields and approach to élevage, Dagueneau wines emphasise a creamy texture rather than bracing acidity, and combine mineral flavours with exotic fruits to supreme effect.

    For many, the aptly named Silex is the pinnacle not only in the Dagueneau range, but in all of Pouilly Fumé. Hailing from a north facing vineyard rich in flint soils, the emphasis with Silex is the pure mineral traits Pouilly Fumé is famous for, yet with intensity and focus dialled up to eleven. Silex can take a few years in the cellar to fully express the core of citrus fruit among the smoke and flint notes; however history has proven it is well worth the wait. Dagueneau's Silex is a class leading icon of the Loire Valley.

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    2018 Domaine Marcel Deiss Ribeauville
    Alsace, FRANCE
    $56. 99
    Bottle
    $683.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)
    ABV: 14%
    Closure: Cork

    A blend of Riesling, Sylvaner & Pinot Blanc. Bright slightly cloudy straw colour with a watery hue. Expressive aromas of lime, pear and red apple are trailed by subtle honeysuckle, lees and citrusy mineral notes. Dancing across the palate with a real sense of vibrancy are textured flavours of pear. Lime and red apple which overlay a back drop of faint honeysuckle, mandarin, quince and chalky minerals. Finishes dry with zingy acidity and a vividly tangy aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    • Organic
    • Biodynamic
    2022 Domaine Vacheron Sancerre
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $85. 00
    Bottle
    $1020.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Domaine Vacheron stands out as one of the top properties in Sancerre, crafting both white and red Sancerre wines with exceptional clarity and precision. Under the leadership of two young cousins, Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron, the domaine has fully embraced biodynamic farming practices. They refrain from using any synthetic materials in the vineyard, conduct hand-harvesting, and rely solely on fertilizer derived from compost. They intentionally keep yields low to enhance quality.

    With access to prized vineyard parcels, the cousins adopt a Burgundian approach to winemaking in Sancerre. They ferment grapes from individual parcels separately and create unique blends each year. This approach allows them to explore the diverse terroirs of Sancerre and produce wines that reflect the nuances of each site.

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    2022 Emmalene Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 11.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green around the edges. Herbaceous gooseberry top notes intermix with passionfruit, asparagus and grassy capsicum like notes. Zippy grassy gooseberry, subtle passionfruit and lime flavours sit over a herbaceous mineral infused back drop. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long refreshing snappy aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 11.5%

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    2022 Raidis Estate The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $22. 99
    Bottle
    $275.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint glimmer of green around the edges. Pungent herbaceous gooseberry and passionfruit scents jump out of the glass followed by hints of lime and grassy capsicum like notes. Intensely flavoured the palate features passionfruit, green apple and herbaceous gooseberry fruits over a subtle capsicum and mineral back drop. Finishes dry and crunchy with a zesty aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Francois Cotat Sancerre Caillottes
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $130. 00
    Bottle
    $1560.00 Dozen
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Cork

    The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

    This used to be called "Jeunes Vignes" but François has been vinifing “Caillottes” separately since 2005; the vineyard name refers to a type of soil found in Sancerre—very rocky and chalky. This is a wine that will keep and improve for many years.

    Other Reviews....
    François Cotat's 2022 Caillottes is a lighter-bodied, delicate wine with fine tension and texture, which Cotat believes is down to the vineyard's chalky soils. It's aromatically restrained with subtle honey and biscuity notes meeting freshness. Despite Cotat's reputation for picking late and recent warm vintages (such as 2020) showing some high alcohols knocking the balance, this is just 12.8% and all the better for it. Drink 2023-2033.
    92 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2022 Francois Cotat Sancerre Monts Damnes
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

    From a plot just over 1 hectare in size in Les Monts Damnés, the imposing sweep of vineyards that look down driectly upon Chavignol. This has a deeper tone and pitch than the 'Caillotes' and perhaps a touch more concentration. François’s Monts Damnés is clearly the best example of this famous Cru. Reflecting the excellent vintage, this wine is cool and compact, a taut, tightly coiled core of briny minerality; such tension, and exquisite balance. Superb and needs time, plenty of time. A rare and iconic wine in the Loire and for good reason.

    Other Reviews....
    If you've ever attended a classical concert, there's a brief pause between movements of a symphony; in it, there's a poised hush and a sense of crackling anticipation. The 2022 Monts Damnés reminds me of this hush. It is so very quiet, with a citrusy twinkle in its eye. Despite its initial delicacy and light body, its structure crescendos towards the wine's finale, offering a sense of body, muscle and sinew that requires more time in bottle. I'd happily wait a while. Drink 2024-2038.
    95 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

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    2022 Francois Cotat Sancerre Grande Cote
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $180. 00
    Bottle
    $2160.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    The domaine of Francois Cotat is a tiny 4 hectares, and has been making some of the most exceptional wines of the Loire since 1947. Their success and individuality can be attributed to François' intense passion for creating the finest wine possible and his exceptionally placed vineyards. Prudent viticulture combined with densely planted vines, ultra-low yields and relatively late harvesting produces fantastically flavoursome fruit. Whilst not Biodynamic, Francois uses organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon. His incredible wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 30 years.

    This vineyard is where François has his oldest vines, these days the average age is about 40 years because he has had to replant many of the very old vines as the Sauvignon is susceptible to viruses as it ages and so past 60 years old the vine is usually close to unproductive. This vineyard produces the most flamboyant wines in this collection, there are subtle notes of orchard fruit and more power but don't let that fool you as it is all aligned to incredible finesse, cool acidity and tactile minerality. These are very special bottles.

    Other Reviews....
    Lay back and get comfortable with the 2022 Grand Côte. It is a delightfully balanced style with a tender finesse, filling the mouth with a sense of purity. While it has an almost lacy character, there's no absence of substance or structure. It's restrained aromatically with delicate violets, florals, nectarine flavors and a distinct stony character. It draws out on the long, chalky, almost sinew-like finish. A delight to drink now, but knowing Cotat, there's no hurry to pull the cork. Drink 2023-2035.
    94 points
    Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous

    2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Comtesse
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $185. 00
    Bottle
    $2220.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Just like any other well-known wine region in France, Sancerre has its own de-facto vineyard hierarchy. Officially endorsed or not, there’s no doubt that Sancerre’s greatest sites (barring an exception or two) are concentrated around the hamlet of Chavignol. Chavignol’s steep, south and south-east facing limestone slopes are home to historically revered sites like Les Monts-Damnés, La Grande Côte and Le Clos de Beaujeu—are, without doubt, the most potent terroirs of Sancerre. It’s no fluke that the top wines from this village regularly draw comparison to the great white wines of the world. Nor is it a fluke that this tiny village is home to an unusual concentration of Sancerre’s most revered winegrowing families. In Chavignol, the best wines have little (or nothing) to do with varietal character. They are fleshier, rippling, more textural—and less Sauvignon. No other terroir in Sancerre brands its wines with the same kind of flesh and saline minerality.

    Gérard Boulay can trace his wine growing roots back to 1380, so you could figuratively say that the Boulay family wrote the book on Chavignol. He works predominantly with old vines, all planted by massale selection on quality rootstock and at a higher density than most Sancerre vineyards at 7500 vines per hectare. The soil is ploughed, or grass is grown to prevent erosion, and the Domaine has been practicing organics for decades. In the cellar, Gérard works with wild ferments, old oak (his 10- to 12-year-old barrels are sourced from Alphonse Mellot) and very little sulphur during élevage. The wines are bottled without filtration. It has been said many times that with the remarkable limestone-rich Chavignol holdings, the outstanding work of Boulay and his team in the vines, and the fact that this artisan is currently crafting the finest wines of his career, all place this Domaine at the apex of France’s white wine hierarchy.

    This rare bottling comes from just 0.40 hectares of 70-year-old vines in the Comtesse lieu-dit at the chalky epicentre of Les Monts-Damnés. For hundreds of years or more, this vineyard has been considered by locals to be the finest single terroir of Chavignol. The soil composition is pure Kimmeridgian limestone and consists of a miserly 30 to 40cm layer of topsoil over solid limestone bedrock. This brings intense minerality and also warmth, as the rocky soil absorbs the heat of the sun and irradiates back at night. Therefore, it’s a site that always produces fully ripe fruit, together with intense freshness—hence the historical fame.

    2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre La Cote
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $160. 00
    Bottle
    $1920.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Just like any other well-known wine region in France, Sancerre has its own de-facto vineyard hierarchy. Officially endorsed or not, there’s no doubt that Sancerre’s greatest sites (barring an exception or two) are concentrated around the hamlet of Chavignol. Chavignol’s steep, south and south-east facing limestone slopes are home to historically revered sites like Les Monts-Damnés, La Grande Côte and Le Clos de Beaujeu—are, without doubt, the most potent terroirs of Sancerre. It’s no fluke that the top wines from this village regularly draw comparison to the great white wines of the world. Nor is it a fluke that this tiny village is home to an unusual concentration of Sancerre’s most revered winegrowing families. In Chavignol, the best wines have little (or nothing) to do with varietal character. They are fleshier, rippling, more textural—and less Sauvignon. No other terroir in Sancerre brands its wines with the same kind of flesh and saline minerality.

    Gérard Boulay can trace his wine growing roots back to 1380, so you could figuratively say that the Boulay family wrote the book on Chavignol. He works predominantly with old vines, all planted by massale selection on quality rootstock and at a higher density than most Sancerre vineyards at 7500 vines per hectare. The soil is ploughed, or grass is grown to prevent erosion, and the Domaine has been practicing organics for decades. In the cellar, Gérard works with wild ferments, old oak (his 10- to 12-year-old barrels are sourced from Alphonse Mellot) and very little sulphur during élevage. The wines are bottled without filtration. It has been said many times that with the remarkable limestone-rich Chavignol holdings, the outstanding work of Boulay and his team in the vines, and the fact that this artisan is currently crafting the finest wines of his career, all place this Domaine at the apex of France’s white wine hierarchy.

    First made as a single parcel in 2010, La Côte comes from the majestic Grande Côte vineyard, a south- to southeast-facing hillside on the Côte d’Amigny on the outskirts of Chavignol. La Côte has quickly become one of the heavyweights of Boulay’s range. It’s the Domaine’s coolest terroir and the last to be picked. The site’s pure Kimmeridgian limestone and late picking date deliver both density and absurd precision on the palate; a more expressive style, yet still bristling with tension and mineral notes.

    2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Monts-Damnes
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Just like any other well-known wine region in France, Sancerre has its own de-facto vineyard hierarchy. Officially endorsed or not, there’s no doubt that Sancerre’s greatest sites (barring an exception or two) are concentrated around the hamlet of Chavignol. Chavignol’s steep, south and south-east facing limestone slopes are home to historically revered sites like Les Monts-Damnés, La Grande Côte and Le Clos de Beaujeu—are, without doubt, the most potent terroirs of Sancerre. It’s no fluke that the top wines from this village regularly draw comparison to the great white wines of the world. Nor is it a fluke that this tiny village is home to an unusual concentration of Sancerre’s most revered winegrowing families. In Chavignol, the best wines have little (or nothing) to do with varietal character. They are fleshier, rippling, more textural—and less Sauvignon. No other terroir in Sancerre brands its wines with the same kind of flesh and saline minerality.

    Gérard Boulay can trace his wine growing roots back to 1380, so you could figuratively say that the Boulay family wrote the book on Chavignol. He works predominantly with old vines, all planted by massale selection on quality rootstock and at a higher density than most Sancerre vineyards at 7500 vines per hectare. The soil is ploughed, or grass is grown to prevent erosion, and the Domaine has been practicing organics for decades. In the cellar, Gérard works with wild ferments, old oak (his 10- to 12-year-old barrels are sourced from Alphonse Mellot) and very little sulphur during élevage. The wines are bottled without filtration. It has been said many times that with the remarkable limestone-rich Chavignol holdings, the outstanding work of Boulay and his team in the vines, and the fact that this artisan is currently crafting the finest wines of his career, all place this Domaine at the apex of France’s white wine hierarchy.

    Monts-Damnés (pronounced mon-dannay) is perhaps the best-known vineyard in Chavignol. Drinking some great juice from this site leaves you in little doubt that Chavignol is home to the most textural, mineral, uplifting and sublime Sancerre. Boulay’s bottling comes from 45-year-old vines on one of the steepest inclines of this majestic vineyard—a 40-degree gradient, south-facing plot on terres blanches soil (white, chalky clay and limestone), directly adjacent to Edmond Vatan’s Clos la Néore vineyard. It's a parcel of vines that gift a wine of great hedonism and complexity.

    2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Clos Beaujeu
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $150. 00
    Bottle
    $1800.00 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Just like any other well-known wine region in France, Sancerre has its own de-facto vineyard hierarchy. Officially endorsed or not, there’s no doubt that Sancerre’s greatest sites (barring an exception or two) are concentrated around the hamlet of Chavignol. Chavignol’s steep, south and south-east facing limestone slopes are home to historically revered sites like Les Monts-Damnés, La Grande Côte and Le Clos de Beaujeu—are, without doubt, the most potent terroirs of Sancerre. It’s no fluke that the top wines from this village regularly draw comparison to the great white wines of the world. Nor is it a fluke that this tiny village is home to an unusual concentration of Sancerre’s most revered winegrowing families. In Chavignol, the best wines have little (or nothing) to do with varietal character. They are fleshier, rippling, more textural—and less Sauvignon. No other terroir in Sancerre brands its wines with the same kind of flesh and saline minerality.

    Gérard Boulay can trace his wine growing roots back to 1380, so you could figuratively say that the Boulay family wrote the book on Chavignol. He works predominantly with old vines, all planted by massale selection on quality rootstock and at a higher density than most Sancerre vineyards at 7500 vines per hectare. The soil is ploughed, or grass is grown to prevent erosion, and the Domaine has been practicing organics for decades. In the cellar, Gérard works with wild ferments, old oak (his 10- to 12-year-old barrels are sourced from Alphonse Mellot) and very little sulphur during élevage. The wines are bottled without filtration. It has been said many times that with the remarkable limestone-rich Chavignol holdings, the outstanding work of Boulay and his team in the vines, and the fact that this artisan is currently crafting the finest wines of his career, all place this Domaine at the apex of France’s white wine hierarchy.

    Boulay farms two parcels in this terroir, including one within the original Clos of the vineyard (established by the monks of Beaujeu in the Middle Ages). Vines on this slope of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay (terre blanches) are aged between 30 and an incredible 110 years! The soils here are particularly rocky and strewn with fossils, much like parts of Chablis. These textured soils make this parcel very difficult to farm. A second, even steeper parcel lies closer to the village. Together these southeast-facing plots make Clos de Beaujeu the source of some of the Domaine’s most structured and nervy wines. This wine was naturally fermented and raised in large, upright cask (60%) and in three- and four-year-old 300 litre barrels (40%), for 10 months.

    2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre a Chavignol
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $86. 99
    Bottle
    $1043.88 Dozen
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Cork

    Just like any other well-known wine region in France, Sancerre has its own de-facto vineyard hierarchy. Officially endorsed or not, there’s no doubt that Sancerre’s greatest sites (barring an exception or two) are concentrated around the hamlet of Chavignol. Chavignol’s steep, south and south-east facing limestone slopes are home to historically revered sites like Les Monts-Damnés, La Grande Côte and Le Clos de Beaujeu—are, without doubt, the most potent terroirs of Sancerre. It’s no fluke that the top wines from this village regularly draw comparison to the great white wines of the world. Nor is it a fluke that this tiny village is home to an unusual concentration of Sancerre’s most revered winegrowing families. In Chavignol, the best wines have little (or nothing) to do with varietal character. They are fleshier, rippling, more textural—and less Sauvignon. No other terroir in Sancerre brands its wines with the same kind of flesh and saline minerality.

    Gérard Boulay can trace his wine growing roots back to 1380, so you could figuratively say that the Boulay family wrote the book on Chavignol. He works predominantly with old vines, all planted by massale selection on quality rootstock and at a higher density than most Sancerre vineyards at 7500 vines per hectare. The soil is ploughed, or grass is grown to prevent erosion, and the Domaine has been practicing organics for decades. In the cellar, Gérard works with wild ferments, old oak (his 10- to 12-year-old barrels are sourced from Alphonse Mellot) and very little sulphur during élevage. The wines are bottled without filtration. It has been said many times that with the remarkable limestone-rich Chavignol holdings, the outstanding work of Boulay and his team in the vines, and the fact that this artisan is currently crafting the finest wines of his career, all place this Domaine at the apex of France’s white wine hierarchy.

    Boulay's entry-level, if we must call it that, is drawn from mature, 35- to 40-year-old vines rooted entirely in the limestone soils of Chavignol. This is the only blended cuvée in the Boulay line-up, yet even here we can taste the kind of finesse, texture and stony/earthy/salty minerality that has made this humble grower one of France's most respected vignerons. The multiple sites are largely sloping vineyards on the lower flanks of the Chavignol hillside terroirs of Les Chasseignes, Les Longues Fins and La Rue de Vaux. Importantly, Boulay also includes fruit from his younger vines on the great hillside of La Grande Côte. The juice was naturally fermented and aged for eight months in tank on lees, with a small volume also fermented in a single large wooden cask.

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    2022 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc - Last Stocks
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2023-2025)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Ranked No. 10 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines of 2023

    Greywacke is the Marlborough label of former Cloudy Bay winemaker Kevin Judd, where he presided over that company’s first 25 vintages establishing the reputation that it has today. The name Greywacke was adopted by Kevin and his wife Kimberley for their first Marlborough vineyard in Rapaura, named in recognition of the high prevalence of rounded greywacke river stones in the soils of the vineyard. Kevin registered the name back in 1992 with the vague notion that he might one day want to use it on a wine label of his own.
    Fruit was sourced from various prime vineyard sites in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys and the central Wairau Plains with a portion of the juice fermented in old oak barrels. Brilliant water like coloured core with a greenish tinged outskirts. Jumping out of the glass are pungent aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry and lime followed by some green apple, herbaceous grassy characters and mineral notes. On the palate mouth watering passionfruit, gooseberry, green apple and lime fruits are delivered with superb concentration and drive. Subtle herbaceous grassy and mineral characters lurk underneath. Excellent textural feel finishing dry with crisp acidity and a long scrumptious aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews....
    Distinctive, succulent and wonderfully complex, with honeysuckle, honey-preserved ginger, creamy lemon curd, ripe mango and floral notes, plus stone fruit flavors on a rich, smooth and mouthwateringly juicy frame. Reveals hints of spices that linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 
    95 points
    Wine Spectator

    With 25 years at Cloudy Bay, Kevin Judd was key to the global renown of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Today his Greywacke wines (particularly the Wild Sauvignon) are standard bearers in their own right. This elegant, textural vintage brims with zippy pineapple sorbet, elderflower blossom and green mango freshness, with bracing lime acidity and a creamy passionfruit curd finish. Drink 2023-2027.
    94 points
    Decanter

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    2021 Harvest Moon Sauvignon Blanc
    King Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $18. 99
    Bottle
    $227.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2021-2022)
    ABV: 11.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Zesty citrus, light passionfruit and green apple scents flow out of the glass followed by some flinty mineral notes. The zippy palate features racy passionfruit, citrus and green apple flavours which are underpinned by crisp mineral infused acidity. Finishes light and zingy.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc 11.2%

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    2023 Heirloom Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Pungent aromas of passionfruit, lime and gooseberry leap out of the glass complimented by herbaceous grassy notes and a whiff of capsicum. Racy passionfruit, green apple and lime fruits sizzle across the palate underscored by snappy acidity with some herbaceous grassy and flinty mineral elements lying in the background. Finishes dry, crisp and deliciously crunchy.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12%

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    2022 Heirloom Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    Reduced from $23.99
    $20. 99
    Bottle
    $251.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green to the outskirts. Pungent gooseberry and passionfruit scents intermix with some herbaceous grassy asparagus and capsicum like notes. Zesty passionfruit, lime and herbaceous gooseberry flavours overlay a crunchy green apple and flinty mineral back drop. Finishes very dry with crisp acidity and a zippy aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12%

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    2023 Hollick Coonawarra The Bard Sauvignon Blanc
    Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $14. 99
    Bottle
    $179.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Passionfruit and green apple scents jump out of the glass with some subtle herbaceous grassy and mineral notes also evident. Intense ripe passionfruit flavours explode across the palate with notions of green apple, lime and delicate grassy characters lurking underneath. Finishes dry with crisp minerally acidity and a long scrumptious aftertaste.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.5%

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    2022 Huia Sauvignon Blanc
    Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
    $26. 99
    Bottle
    $323.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Certified organic with 45% of the blend matured in neutral French oak barriques. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up aromas of guava and pineapple which intermix with some asparagus and grassy notes. Zippy citrus, guava and grapefruit flavours are underscored by racy acidity with some herbaceous asparagus like characters lingering on the back half. Finishes dry and zesty.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 93
    2022 K1 Wines Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now (2023)
    ABV: 12.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a very faint greenish tinge around the edges. Lifted passionfruit and herbaceous gooseberry aromas intermix with green apple, subtle grassy asparagus notes and hints of capsicum. Crunchy green apple, passionfruit and lime flavours sit over a delicate grassy back drop. Finishes dry with zippy mineral infused acidity and a mouth watering aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 12.5%

    • 91
    2021 Kooyonga Creek Sauvignon Blanc
    North East Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $19. 99
    Bottle
    $239.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a light shade of green around the outskirts. Passionfruit, green apple and lime aromas are followed by delicate grassy mineral like notes. Vibrant passionfruit and lime flavours drive the mouth watering palate with subtle herbaceous grassy and flinty mineral characters lying underneath. Dry crisp finish with a lively fruit driven aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 94
    • 93
    2023 Leeuwin Estate Siblings Sauvignon Blanc
    Margaret River, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a very faint tinge of green around the outskirts. Nosing reveals lifted scents of herbaceous gooseberries and passionfruit followed by some grassy asparagus notes, hints of capsicum and minerals. Zingy passionfruit, green apple and gooseberry flavours race across the palate with excellent intensity. Some herbaceous grassy and flinty mineral characters the undertow. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a long zesty aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

    Other Reviews….
    Sure, this has its fair share of tropical fruit flavours – think passionfruit and feijoa – but it’s also full of refreshing lemon and lime, fresh basil and a tantalising aroma of wet stones. The palate is juicy, lively with talc-like acidity and, best of all, not at all cloying, so another glass, please. Drink by 2028.
    93 Points
    Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

    • 93
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2022 Les Carrieres de Mezy Sancerre Cuvee de la Reserve
    Sancerre, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $59. 99
    Bottle
    $719.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)
    ABV: 13%
    Closure: Diam Cork

    Brilliant very pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of green apple and gooseberry are trailed by some lime, herbaceous grassy scents and stony mineral notes. Racy green apple, lime and herbaceous gooseberry flavours meld into a back drop of oyster shells and stony mineral characters. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and a zingy mineral infused aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13%

    • 93
    2021 Levant by Levantine Hill Sauvignon Blanc
    Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $32. 99
    Bottle
    $395.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now (2022)
    ABV: 13.5%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of passionfruit and gooseberry mix with grassy asparagus and spicy capsicum notes. The lively palate exhibits passionfruit and gooseberry flavours which are underscored by juicy acidity. Some grassy asparagus and subtle capsicum characters filtering their way onto the crisp dry finish.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%

    • 93
    2023 Lobethal Road Sauvignon Blanc
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $24. 99
    Bottle
    $299.88 Dozen
    Minimum 12 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)
    ABV: 12.2%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge to the edges. Jumping out of the glass are pungent aromas of passionfruit, lime and green apple followed by some herbaceous notes and hints of minerality. Snappy passionfruit, lime and green apple fruits are underscored by crunchy acidity with some herbaceous mineral like elements lingering through the zippy finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12.2%

    • 94
    • Special Order Product – Delayed Dispatch
    2023 Lost Farm Sauvignon Blanc
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $23. 99
    Bottle
    $287.88 Dozen
    Minimum 6 bottles
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2024-2025)
    ABV: 12%
    Closure: Stelvin

    Brilliant water like core with a greenish tinged outskirts. A pungent mix of herbaceous gooseberries and passionfruit jump out of the glass followed by some Granny Smith apple and prominent grassy asparagus like notes. Zesty passionfruit, gooseberry and lime flavours carry a racy feel across the palate with some asparagus and herbaceous grassy elements lingering underneath. Finishes dry and zingy with crunchy acidity.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 12%

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Sauvignon Blanc: The New Zealand Experience.

While Sauvignon Blanc's reputation was forged in the upper Loire, nowadays the world's most frequently purchased examples are grown a world away: New Zealand is particularly suited to the variety. Within twenty years Marlborough has gone from producing no wine at all, to being synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc. Here the synergy of very cool temperatures and intense sunlight coupled with meager rainfall creates an ideal terroir. In Australia, cooler climes like the Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Tasmania contend in the quality stakes. Further afield, Western Australia has developed its own refreshing style, blending Semillon with Sauvignon Blanc.

The beauty of Sauvignon Blanc is that it can do well in many climates, ripening in a variety of ways to produce very different wines. Picked early it possesses profound grassy, capsicum, asparagus notes. A little riper, gooseberry and passion fruit emerge; later again, riper tropical fruits; and lastly under the influence of 'botrytis', it reveals its rich, luscious, honeyed dimensions as Sauternes. Barrel-fermentation, although not commonly used compared to Chardonnay, can also modify Sauvignon Blanc's aroma, adding texture and complexity.

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