Thomas Labaille "l'Authentique" Sancerre 2023 Orange aged in heavily toasted casks

aged in heavily toasted casks

Those berry flavors are present on the palate

cinnamon and black pepper

which were produced here long before they were produced in the Canary Islands or in Andalusia

Thomas Labaille "l'Authentique" Sancerre 2023 Orange aged in heavily toasted casksThomas Labaille is an under the radar producer of Sauvignon Blanc in Chavignol, the most famous village in Sancerre. With old vines and traditional technique, he produces some of the most concentrated and pristine examples of this grape in the world. 2023 is a continuation of string of successful vintages in the last decade, fruit forward but brilliantly framed with acidity and minerality.