Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Cote des Monts Damnes, Loire, France 2024 California Syrah placing it at #1 on

placing it at #1 on their annual ranking of Top 100 Wines

and violet layered over sage

The 2018 Barbaresco Gallina is a very pretty wine in this range

it delivers a good deal of intensity and maybe even more fruity on the palate

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Cote des Monts Damnes, Loire, France 2024 California Syrah placing it at #1 onLa Cte des Monts Damns 2024 is a premier expression of Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerres most prestigious vineyard sites. Planted on steep, Kimmeridgian limestone slopes, the 2024 vintage delivers vibrant citrus, green apple, and delicate herbal aromas, layered over striking mineral and saline notes. On the palate, it is precise and energetic, with racy acidity, a focused structure, and a long, refreshing finish. Ideal for shellfish, fresh