Domaine Francois Cotat - Sancerre Blanc - Cul de Beaujeu 2019
François Cotat is a winemaker located in the commune of Chavignol, within the Sancerre appellation in the Loire Valley. The Cotat family has been renowned in the area since the 1940s and its cousin Pascal Cotat also produces wine in Sancerre. François Cotat manages 3 hectares of vines: 1/3 of Pinot Noir, 2/3 of Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyard is cultivated on clay-limestone hillsides, with a unique type of chalky soil called "terres blanches". It is not uncommon to see François Cotat wines under the status of Vin de France, since he tends not to follow the regulations of the Sancerre appellation (higher level of residual sugar or alcohol).
The Cul de Beaujeu cuvée comes from the parcel of the same name and whose vines are over 35 years old. The vinification is traditional with direct pressing and a short skin maceration before settling. The wine is aged for 8 months in 600-litres foudres aged 6 to 8 years.
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Purchase limited to 2 bottles
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