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Francois Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011
Francois Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011

Francois Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011

SKU: FCBS201110 UCAU
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François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 is an exceptional wine that showcases the mastery and artistry of François Cotat, a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France famous for producing some of the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc wines.

The wine offers a beautiful bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by subtle floral notes and a touch of minerality along with rich and textured pallet with layers of flavors that evolve as you savour each sip.

The wine has excellent aging potential, and the 2011 vintage is now at a stage where it has developed complex secondary aromas and flavors, adding another dimension to the wine's profile.

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    • Description

      François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 is an exceptional wine that showcases the mastery and artistry of François Cotat, a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France. This wine comes from the prestigious Sancerre region, which is famous for producing some of the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc wines.

      On the nose, the François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 offers a beautiful bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by subtle floral notes and a touch of minerality. The palate is rich and textured, with layers of flavors that evolve as you savor each sip. You can expect a harmonious blend of zesty acidity, luscious fruit, and a distinctive flinty character, which is characteristic of Sancerre wines.

      This wine has excellent aging potential, and the 2011 vintage is now at a stage where it has developed complex secondary aromas and flavors, adding another dimension to the wine's profile. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for several more years, allowing it to further evolve and unveil its full potential.

      Tasting Profile

      • Light
      • Full
      • Low Tannin
      • Tannic
      • Sweet
      • Dry
      • Low Acidity
      • High Acidity
      Aroma:

      Floral, Lemon, Mineral

      Palate:

      Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit

      Food Pairings:
      Asian Food Asian
      Fish Fish
      Shellfish Shellfish

    Description

    François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 is an exceptional wine that showcases the mastery and artistry of François Cotat, a renowned winemaker in the Loire Valley, France. This wine comes from the prestigious Sancerre region, which is famous for producing some of the world's finest Sauvignon Blanc wines.

    On the nose, the François Cotat Cuvee Paul 2011 offers a beautiful bouquet of ripe citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by subtle floral notes and a touch of minerality. The palate is rich and textured, with layers of flavors that evolve as you savor each sip. You can expect a harmonious blend of zesty acidity, luscious fruit, and a distinctive flinty character, which is characteristic of Sancerre wines.

    This wine has excellent aging potential, and the 2011 vintage is now at a stage where it has developed complex secondary aromas and flavors, adding another dimension to the wine's profile. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for several more years, allowing it to further evolve and unveil its full potential.

    Tasting Profile

    • Light
    • Full
    • Low Tannin
    • Tannic
    • Sweet
    • Dry
    • Low Acidity
    • High Acidity
    Aroma:

    Floral, Lemon, Mineral

    Palate:

    Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit

    Food Pairings:
    Asian Food Asian
    Fish Fish
    Shellfish Shellfish
    Francois Cotat

    The Cotat family has tended both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir on the slopes of the Monts Damnés in Chavignol since the end of the second World War; but it was only in the 1990s when two brothers, Paul and Francis, handed over the family domaine to their sons, François and Pascal, respectively. Today there are two Cotat domaines — one in Chavignol, headed by François, and one in Sancerre, run by Pascal. What sets these cousins apart is less important than what they share—a passion for natural winemaking and a truly amazing touch with Sauvignon Blanc.

    Today, François Cotat looks after the three hectares that belonged to his father, while his cousin Pascal has 2.5 hectares. François has vines on La Grande Côte, the Cul de Beaujeu and the Mont Damnés on very steep clay-limestone slopes around Chavignol. He also has a parcel of younger vines on the caillottes between Chavignol and Sancerre on lower, more gently sloping land. The caillottes is pure limestone with little or no soil. François made his first vintage from these vines in 2005. There are 8000 vines per hectare – higher than the more normal average of 6500 vines per hectare – with an average yield of 60 hl/ha. François also uses natural yeasts, no debourbage, no sulphur during fermentation and only one battonage after the fermentation has finished. Paired with organic fertilisers and racks according to the phases of the moon, these wines develop with age and, in the best vintages, can be cellared for more than 50 years.

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