Garenne Sancerre Bouffants 2021

There is something about the pure, clean, and chiseled character of a bone dry Sancerre that has made it the world’s reference point for Sauvignon.  Sancerre looks the part, too — the town perches atop a high hill along the upper Loire, and its vineyards spread out on all sides as they descend toward the river and its tributaries.

The domaine’s Sancerre “Les Bouffants” 2021 definitely shows its pedigree – it is even more focused and chiseled than the regular cuvée, with a striking line of mineral purity. Serve this with crusty bread on a board featuring fresh goat cheese and a Crottin de Chavignol bien affiné, and you won’t need more than a salad for the rest of your meal. The wine lingers beautifully on the palate.