The finest wines from Sancerre can (and do) age in step with the finest white Burgundy—and a well-aged Sancerre is a pleasure that no serious cellar should be without. This new single-vineyard Sancerre from Domaine Vacheron is a wine for which we wish we could speed up time. Steely and pure today, with a rich core of white fruit and chalky essence, “Guigne Chèvres” is completely organic/biodynamic and only a handful of cases were produced in 2010, a year of very low yields yet extraordinary wine.

Like Domaine Didier Dagueneau, like Francis and Pascal Cotat, Domaine Vacheron represents the very best of Sancerre—and it goes without saying that with “Guigne Chèvres” the Vacherons are not only presenting a stunning snapshot of Sancerre terroir but also showcasing the heights that Sancerre can achieve. For us, this is a landmark wine and one that will be a treasure for five to 10 years, if not more.

Friday, May 25, 2012