Michel Redde, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) “Les Tuilières” 2004

($25, Kobrand): Redde has captured the chalky minerality characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc grown in Sancerre with this wine.  While there’s none of the pungent herbaceousness often seen with Sauvignon Blanc grown in the New World, there’s still plenty of vibrancy. It’s spicy and cutting without being shrill. 89 Michael Apstein Mar 20, 2007