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Sancerre Cul de Beaujeu 2020 - François Cotat - Bottle

Sancerre Cul de Beaujeu 2020 - François Cotat

Loire Valley, Sancerre, Vintage 2020, Cul de Beaujeu, François Cotat

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W_1946

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Tasting notes for the Sancerre "Cul de Beaujeu" 2020 - François Cotat

EYE: A brilliant pale yellow color. Its luminous reflections evoke the sun's rays caressing the vines. A true visual pleasure.
NOSE: Intense notes of citrus, lemon, and grapefruit, bringing vibrant and invigorating freshness. Subtle tropical fruit nuances, such as pineapple and mango, add an exotic touch to the overall aroma. Delicate mineral hints underline the expression of the terroir.
MOUTH: Beautiful liveliness and refreshing vigor. Citrus flavors harmoniously blend with fruity notes, creating a balanced and refined palate of flavors. The texture is delicate and silky, gently caressing the palate. Well-integrated acidity brings persistent liveliness, leading to a long and elegant finish.

In short: This Sancerre "Cul de Beaujeu" 2020 is an ideal companion for seafood lovers, shellfish, and delicate fish dishes. Its freshness and vibrancy also make it a perfect choice to accompany summer salads, light vegetarian dishes, and fresh goat cheeses. This wine is enjoyable as an aperitif. Its aromatic expression, freshness, and balance make for an exceptional tasting experience.

Other appellations from this estate: Sancerre "Cul de Beaujeu", Sancerre "Cuvée Paul", Sancerre "La Grande Côte, Sancerre "Les Caillottes", Sancerre "Monts Damnés"...

Product Details

Reference W_1946

Data sheet

Vintage: 2020

Format: 75 cl

Color: White Wine

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

% vol.: 14,5 %

Appellation: Sancerre

Region: Loire

Producer: Domaine François Cotat

Cuvée: Cul de Beaujeu

Producer: François Cotat

François Cotat

The "Pope" of Sancerre

François Cotat is a child of the vineyard. His father Paul started training him to be a winemaker in 1979, letting him work in the family estate of Chavignol (a small village near Sancerre, in the Loire Valley). François inherited the estate in 1998, but he'd been making wine since 1997. Once in charge, instead of changing anything, he decided to stay true to traditional methods.

In the 4,15 hectares of vineyard he now owns, François Cotat continues to harvest by hand and to limit his use of chemicals. He doesn't filter his wine either, but lets the terroir express itself freely instead. The fermentation process is short, which means his wines will age better when kept in a cellar (his white wines can be stored for 30 years, for example).

Three parcels stick out: the Monts Damnés, the Grande Côte and the Cul de Beaujeu. These terroirs are a part of Sancerre's "great growths". There's also the Caillottes, a cuvée from a more recent and quite rocky parcel, as well as a minuscule patch of Pinot Noir. From this last one, François produces very small quantities of some extremely rare red and rosé wines, like the famous Chavignol (only 2500 bottles per year).

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