2022 Laporte Sancerre La Comtesse

Sauvignon Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 93 WE 93 WS 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, January 2024

Fresh pears, green apples, yellow plums and some fresh flowers on the nose follow through to a medium body with bright acidity. Vivid and precise with a caressing texture and a lively center-palate, full of tension...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, March 2024

This is classic Sancerre that is multifaceted and true to the region. This wine has a beautiful, herbal nose of dried grass clippings, golden apple, pear, forest floor, hay and dried white blossom. On the palate the wine...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, October 2023

A silky, stylish version, with flint-edged green pea, lime zest and verbena notes infusing the core of creamy ripe apple. Shows tannic grip through the racy, lingering finish. Drink now through 2027. 200 cases imported.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
Country France
Region Loire Valley
Sub-region Sancerre
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Laporte Sancerre La Comtesse, hailing from the renowned Loire Valley in France, is a sophisticated representation of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal. This wine proudly carries the distinguished Sancerre sub-region's name, a testament to its heritage and the meticulous hands that have crafted it.

On the nose, it greets you with a beautiful bouquet of fresh pears, green apples, yellow plums, and a hint of refreshing florals. This interplay of aromas is carried through to the palate, where a medium body meets bright acidity. The wine is poised, precise, and vivacious, with a caressing texture that dances on your palate. It offers a lively center full of tension, bringing forth a juicy green apple character against a mineral backdrop. Its finish is focused, leaving a lasting impression long after the last sip.

This Sauvignon Blanc has been praised by renowned critics for its multifaceted nature, embodying the classic Sancerre style. The wine's herbal nose is reminiscent of dried grass clippings, golden apple, pear, forest floor, hay, and dried white blossom. On the palate, it presents a somewhat creamy texture, leading to a lengthy finish that continues to evolve.

The 2022 Laporte Sancerre La Comtesse is a silky, stylish wine, with flint-edged green pea, lime zest, and verbena notes infusing the core of creamy ripe apple. It shows tannic grip through its racy, lingering finish, suggesting a promising longevity in the bottle. It's a wine to be savored now or held onto for further maturation, showcasing its refinement and complexity over time. With only 200 cases imported, this is a wine of exclusive appeal, destined for those who appreciate the finest expressions of French viticulture.