Domaine François Crochet Sancerre Blanc “Exils” 2019

“The 2019 Sancerre Exils (an anagram of silex) is the parcel farthest from the domaine, hence the double meaning of its name. Having spent 12 months on lees in wooden tanks, this has developed briny characters and almond notes and thrown off its primary fruit. It’s a light-bodied yet structured style, showing off both the terroir and the vintage. Like a car that can reach 100mph in two seconds, it really takes off and has great direction.” Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous