In the petite village of Sury-en-Vaux, one of the most picturesque villages in Sancerre, sits one of the finest sources for laser cut and lacy Sauvignon Blanc – Noël et Jean Luc Raimbault. This domaine delivers older-vine Sancerre that is raised on the sacred soils of the Loire – with an absurdly high percentage of silex for a classic bottling – and aged only in tank. What we’re looking for is Sancerre that captures the essence of the appellation—always razor-fresh, with layers of white fruit and plenty of mineral purity. This beauty, pulled from gnarled vines that sit on the upper reaches of the Sury vineyard slopes, is a jewel of Sancerre that delivers pure Sauvignon love.