The Deeply Satisfying Sancerres of Thomas-Labaille
Most Sancerre is built for patios.
This isn’t.
This is the kind of Sancerre that leans closer to white Burgundy — richer, broader, and actually worth paying attention to. Old vines in Monts Damnés, one of the steepest and most serious sites in the appellation, farmed the hard way because there’s no other option. The result: texture, depth, and a wine that evolves in the glass instead of disappearing.
The lineup:
2023 Thomas-Labaille “Les Monts Damnés”
2024 Thomas-Labaille “Les Monts Damnés”
2024 “Cuvée Buster”
The artifact, revealed.
From the archives (Louis/Dressner):
“Cotat… and my friend Claude.”
That thread now runs through the Labaille family.
- Old vines from the brutal slopes of Monts Damnés
- Leesy texture with real weight
- Finishes long, salty, and quietly powerful
Reg $160 • Includes tasting notes • Very limited
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Only a small number of these bottles have surfaced.
A rare release from Chavignol
Not your patio Sancerre.
This is Sancerre with weight. With presence. The kind that leans toward white Burgundy—not in imitation, but in seriousness.
The fruit comes from Les Monts Damnés, one of the steepest, most punishing vineyard sites in Chavignol. Farming here isn’t optional—it’s commitment. Old vines, worked by hand, on slopes that don’t forgive shortcuts.
From the Louis/Dressner archives:
When asked who still made Sancerre the traditional way, an old vigneron in Chavignol answered simply:
“Cotat… and my friend Claude.”
That lineage now runs through the Labaille family.
This isn’t citrus and forgettable minerality.
It’s texture. Lees influence. Quiet density.
A wine that evolves in the glass instead of disappearing.
Highlights
Old vines from Monts Damnés
Broad, leesy texture (rare for Sancerre)
Long, saline finish with real structure
The 3-Pack includes
2023 “Les Monts Damnés”
2024 “Les Monts Damnés”
2024 “Cuvée Buster” (limited)
For collectors who love Sancerre—but want the version that actually holds your attention.
Very limited allocation.
These bottles don’t circulate widely—and rarely show up together like this.