March 28, 2024 - At first the nose seemed a tad off, possibly advanced, but the palate seemed proper for a mid weight 8 year old Sancerre. While the nose was a minor distraction, it was not enough to enjoy a rather nice drinking experience. Going back 3 hrs later, the 'off' nose had morphed into a lovely orange - orange blossom scented beauty. Fascinating.
June 29, 2021 - A very good Sancerre. Nose starting to show some maturation. Chives, gooseberry, mineral. Palate quite acidic and fresh, with substantial mineral extract - almost overpowering fruit. seawater, gooseberry and quince on palate. Moderate length. not on par with the 2014, but very good.
May 28, 2020 - Solid sturdy Sancerre, not as vibrant as earlier bottles but I wonder if it was served a tad to cold. I think this still has a few good years.
October 31, 2018 - Going from memory, the wine was very good with some herbal notes, yellow fruits, nice minerality and a medium finish.
September 9, 2018 - Good vintage—bright, energetic, yellow fruit, quite steely. Nothing grassy or vegetal here. Should be better with a few years but not necessary.
August 26, 2018 - Not quite a great as my last two but still damn tasty. Gonna rest on my last two for a couple of years to see where they go.
June 14, 2018 - I am not as enamored with this bottle as the one before. Its is well made and the bottle is ok, but I am not into it.
May 12, 2018 - I do like this vintage from Thomas Labaille. It does not have that "grassy" component of "cheaper" Sauvignon Blancs. It has nice bright citrus fruit combined with acidity, minerality and a dry and medium finish. Really nice.
May 8, 2018 - Pop and pour and then saved a glass for the next day. Very intense wine. Citrus galore -- lemon and lime -- with plenty of juicy, saliva inducing acid. Not much green grass or other fruit so it's a hair out of balance at this point. Give it a few years or drink on day 2 when the biting citrus has mellowed into lemon peel. 91pts.
April 15, 2018 - stone and citrus fruit, slight grassiness, slight oak… good lift, good brightness