Domaine de la Perrière, Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) 2009

($21, Pasternak Wine Imports):  Guy Saget, one of the Loire’s best producers, has controlled this domaine for the past 15 years.  The 2009, a great vintage in the Loire, is one of his best.  With so much diluted Sancerre on the market, it’s a pleasure to find this one, full of chalky minerality.  A flinty, almost smoky aspect and enlivening acidity means you don’t tire of drinking this wine with a meal.  Try it with shellfish or grilled swordfish. 90 Michael Apstein Aug 23, 2011