Picked this up for 15$ at Costco, because who doesn't like Sancerre when it's hot out? If you don't, I think you're crazy. This is imported by Frank-Lin Imports, which we've had pretty good luck with so far. They're no Kermit Lynch, or Louis/Dressner, but everything that we've had has been of relatively high quality and good value, if not exactly mind blowing in nature. I'm guessing that this is a negociant wine (?) as there isn't really a producer listed. "Les Chataigniers" means the chestnut in French--make of that what you will. This is fruit forward and a little modern for Sancerre. Initially, cantaloupe in abundance, before that calms down a bit, turning into grapefruit, other citrus, some flowers, and the "mineral" stone thing. Less acidic and more plush than a lot of Sancerre that I've had, although not in a bad way. The finish is fairly long and nuanced, with plenty of citrus and stone nuances. Overall, this is a pretty good value for the money, and worth a look if you like a Sauvignon Blanc that doesn't smell like a feral cat (New Zealand, I'm thinking of you). A-
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