this wine will be supple and luxurious by early 2025 and the “yum quotient” will surely rise exponentially

laser acidity

Well-drained Pinole gravelly loam soils with a mixture of sandstone

17 MONTHS IN AMERICAN

93 pts Parker

Famille Durand Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 Sancerre this wine will be suppleLime zest, flinty mint, bright orange, salted lemon, lemongrass. Palate is impeccably charming with soft citrus and stony minerality. This is such a delight and while it's not Sancerre it definitely gives the vibes which makes sense as they are a wonderful Sancerre producer as well. Three generations of winemakers work together at Famille Durand in the Les Epsailles hamlet, commune of Crzancy en Sancerre along with the neighboring appellation, Menetou