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Francois Cotat, Sancerre Chavignol La Grande Cote, 2013

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Cousins Pascal and Francois Cotat are often considered the greatest domaines in Sancerre. Like Boulay, they work principally with the Kimmeridgian limestone soils of Chvavignol. But Cotat wines are very unique; these are incredibly voluptuous, concentrated Sancerres that demand 5 years or more before they are truly ready. And they last and last. While there's plenty of tingling acid and herbaceous accent in these wines, these are defined by layers of ripe fruit and muscular structures. Really, no other Sancerres are so opulent, and the power is shocking the first time you taste them. And no other producers can pack Kimmeridgian minerality (which is, while quite stony, almost redolent of oyster shells and shrimp tails) quite as densely as the Cotats can. Between the cousins there are subtle differences. Pascal tends to make the more powerful wines (he has the older vines), while Francois' are more elegant, but it would be easy to confuse one for the other in a blind tasting.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 94
"The 2010 Barolo Le Brunate is the most dynamic and textured of these wines. Dark cherry, plum, smoke and violet notes flesh out in a firm, muscular Barolo endowed with tons of classic Brunate nuance. The flavors are intense, dark and bold. Balsamic overtones develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance and complexity. Today, the Brunate is reticent and austere. Readers who can wait will be rewarded with an exquisite Barolo." -Vinous

Jancis Robinson

JR 17
"Barolo. Mid ruby with lively orange rim. Really restrained cherry fruit with real depth. Same subdued, brooding fruit on the palate. Muscular and with a good dose of acidity, and with proper concentration to back this up. Demands more time."

Wine Spectator

WS 90
"Shows power, from the dense texture and muscular tannins to the concentrated flavors of macerated cherry, beef bouillon and tobacco. Just a bit dry on the finish for the long haul."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2013

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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