Comte Lafond Grand Cuvée Sancerre (75cl, 13.5%)

A 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Sancerre appellation in the Loire Valley, produced by de Ladoucette and bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is sourced from select vineyards with flint and limestone soils, with grapes sorted without crushing and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 64°F for six to eight weeks, then aged on the lees for three to six months with regular stirring. No oak is used. The nose opens with white flowers, blackcurrant bud and flinty mineral tones, then green apple, crushed shells and a faint brioche quality. The palate is bright and citrus-driven, with orange peel, lemon, white peach and pear over a limestone mineral base, with subtle honey and peppermint. The finish is long, driven by stony minerality and ripe lemon.