Did you miss out on this smokin’ cellar-direct Sancerre value last year? You’re far from alone: Like a pride of lions in the Savanna, everyone fiercely pounced, few came away with the spoils, and many were left hungry. When that happened, we immediately rang Monsieur Dezat and secured a (smaller) second parcel. That new shipment arrived two weeks ago, and if last year’s results are any indication, it won’t be here for long. Read on to learn how we uncovered this extraordinary value...

When I say that finding Domaine André Dezat’s Sancerre was the equivalent of locating a needle in a haystack, it’s no exaggeration: It was 100% happenstance, and that’s what makes it all the more exciting. In the spring of last year, we were in Germany for an annual tasting that showcased the most prominent, up-and-coming winemakers from across the globe. We were weaving in and out of foot traffic to make it to a much-anticipated Champagne appointment but skidded to a halt upon spotting Dezat’s classically adorned label. We tasted the first wine in the lineup and the moment it hit our palates, an explosive fusion of minerality and exotic fruit hypnotized us into dropping our bags. We learned that the Dezat lineage in Sancerre dates back 470 consecutive years, meaning countless generations have spent their lives dedicated to extracting vividly pure, crystalline grapes from these singular soils. Today’s wine illustrates that best by marrying Sancerre’s holy trinity of soils—silex, terres blanches, and caillottes. To experience a wine from one of these soils is magical, to experience one that masterfully blends together all three is legendary. We hope you enjoy this much-more-limited second wave!