2024 Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Les Monts Damnes Chavignol Cuvee Buster Loire, France Simonis Grenache and Alicante from the

Grenache and Alicante from the Francis Road Vineyard

followed by some light pumpovers or foot treading

without filtration

Vineyard: On a west-facing slope

100% Pineau d'Aunis hand-harvested from vines grown in clay-silt soil

2024 Thomas-Labaille Sancerre Les Monts Damnes Chavignol Cuvee Buster Loire, France Simonis Grenache and Alicante from theDuring a summer visit to Sancerre, Jean Paul Labaille tasted Joe, Denyse and Kevin on a single barrel of 1997 (a legendary year throughout the Loire Valley). Up until that time, there were no Burgundian barrels at the estate; everything was made in stainless steel, enamel lined tanks or large, very old foudres.