2014 Sancerre Le Chêne Marchand, Merlin Cherrier
If Sancerre could boast a Grand Cru system, then the Chêne Marchand vineyard would be at the forefront of its classification. This old vine, sun-soaked patch of land produces some of the region’s most poised efforts with Thierry’s 2014 at the very pinnacle of quality here. Much more concentration with deep, pure, mineral character and bursting palate. This straddles elegance and power with sheer class.