Now that November is here it's time to start prepping for the #1 wine pairing holiday of the year: Thanksgiving! As with most things in life, getting a head start on your preparation (especially given this year's turkey shortage) is never a bad idea, which is why we're here today to tell you about this incredible Sancerre value: the 2021 Domaine Daulny from esteemed Loire Valley legend Etienne Daulny. Given that most of our favorite Sancerres are now pushing the $30 threshold, the $21.99 bottle price for the Daulny is even more impressive.
2021 Domaine Daulny Sancerre $21.99
Etienne Daulny owns 15 hectares of vines that are divided into about 50 different plots within the Sancerre wine region. Daulny combines diverse plots from varying types of soil, including clay and flint, Portlandian and Kimmeridgian, into his regular cuvée of Sancerre.
But Daulny's standard Sancerre is far from normal.
Grapes from some of the appellation’s most revered vineyards make their way into this cuvée, including old vine plantings at Les Monts Damnés, Les Bois Butteux, and La Perriere. Clos de Chaudenay (the hot spot) is a single vineyard cuvée from a gentle slope just above Verdigny. These southwest facing vines average 40 years of age. The 2021 expression is a classic Sancerre in every way: mineral notes of crushed rocks, hints of citrus and stone fruit, with racy acidity from front to back and a refreshing finish.
If a more perfect Thanksgiving white wine exists, we haven't found it yet. With its classic label, complex profile, and general deliciousness, we're 100% confident your guests will say "WOW!" with every sip. Sauvignon Blanc of this quality is generally much, much more expensive.