($41, Premium Wine Company):  Les Monts Damnes (literally, damned mountains), so named because of the steepness of the slope, is one of the best sites in Sancerre and would be categorized as Grand Cru if that system existed in the appellation.  This wine screams Sancerre–as opposed to just Sauvignon Blanc–with a chalky minerality and a long, laser-like focus.  There’s a lovely bite and persistent vivacity.  The vines are old, 45 years, which helps explain why this is such a classy wine. 93 Michael Apstein Feb 22, 2011