($20, Simon N Cellars):  I can now add Dominique and Janine to the list of Crochets who make distinctive Sancerre having found this one on a restaurant wine list in Richmond.  With so many wines from Sancerre tasting more like simple Sauvignon Blanc, it’s always a treat to discover a producer’s whose bottling delivers the chalky minerality for which the appellation is known.  And at a reasonable price.  Nuances of herbs and grass complement the expected stony notes.  A lemony finish keeps it fresh and lively.  It was an excellent foil for the intensity of steamed mussels, but it would go well with a broad range of seafood. 88 Michael Apstein Aug 31, 2010