2010 Sancerre Wine between $10 and $25

Easy-going and vivaciously fruity, this 100% Pinot Noir is completely delightful. It reminded me of a hypothetical three-way cross between light, fresh Côte de Beaune Burgundy, a Cru Beaujolais and a Sancerre, with plenty of grapy freshness, but also distinct notes of the flinty Sancerre terroir rising toward the finish. The bright red Pinot Noir fruit is abundant, supple, and pure, with surprising grip and intensity for Sancerre rouge. Highly recommended.
-- Ben Giliberti, CW Director of Wine Education