La Côte des Monts Damnés Sancerre Blanc

Monts Damnés is one of the most sought-after vineyard sites in Sancerre—steep, calcareous, with Kimmeridgian soils that give the Sauvignon Blanc a depth immediately perceptible in the glass. Brochard consistently exploits this potential.

Domaine Hubert Brochard has been cultivating vineyards around Chavignol in the heart of the Sancerrois for generations. The Côte des Monts Damnés — roughly translated as "Slope of the Damned" — gets its name from the extreme steepness and the hard limestone, which makes life difficult for the vines but gives the wine character.

In the glass, it displays a clear straw yellow color. The nose offers aromas of gooseberry, white grapefruit, and a hint of green almond—typical of Sancerre from limestone soils. On the palate, a lively, firmly integrated acidity dominates: not a sharp acidity, but rather structure. The finish is long, slightly mineral and saline, with a touch of flint. Not an opulent wine, but a precise one.

Drinking window: now until 2028. Serving temperature 10–12 °C.
Goes well with: Loire goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol is the classic combination), grilled sea bass, ceviche or a simple vegetable risotto with herbs.