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Francois Cotat Sancerre Caillottes 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$61.60
Aromas of crisp pear, white pepper, lemon and lime zest. Fresh, dry, pure; yellow fruits mix with crushed oyster shells.
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Francois Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rose 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$60.73
Aromas of stone fruits, orange zest, wildflowers, crushed stones. Tangy, lively and refined; pink grapefruit, fresh...
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Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$64.42
Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light smoke, wildflowers. Poached pear, candied quince; hints of anise
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Francois Cotat Sancerre Les Culs De Beaujeu 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$93.64
Aromas of stone fruits, light herbs, crushed stones. Textured, supple; flavors of tangy lemon, white peach. Light...
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Francois Cotat Sancerre Monts Damnes 2022
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$146.95
Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light smoke, wildflowers. Bitter lemon, apricot, candied quince; excellent depth
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Francois Cotat
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is widely considered to be one of the finest varietals of white wine grapes. The green skinned fruit is notable for ripening relatively early in the year, due to the fact that it prefers milder temperatures and cannot maintain its distinctive flavors in hot climates. As such, it has become a favorite grape varietal for wineries in many very different countries around the world, where it can benefit from brisk, coastal breezes and mild early summers. Sauvignon Blanc is revered for its freshness and zesty character, and generally produces wines which are dry and very crisp on the palate. However, there are a wide variety of wines produced from this wonderfully versatile grape – with many wineries preferring to age the fermented juices in oak, or allowing malolactic fermentation to add a creamier, buttery finish to the grassy and tropical, citrus flavors it often carries.
Region: Loire Valley
The ancient wine region of the Loire Valley in France is a perfect place to discover the country's finest examples of white wines, which are made with a highly successful blend of traditional and modern wine-making techniques. Indeed, the Loire Valley has a wine-making tradition which stretches back almost two thousand years, and today continues to be a standard bearer for fine white wines made predominantly with Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc varietal grapes. However, it also produces superb red wines from the Cabernet Franc grapes which thrive there, and plenty of excellent rosé and sparkling wines for which the region is also famous. With almost ninety controlled appellations, the Loire Valley is an extremely important region within France, and the significance of their produce cannot be overlooked.
Country: France
French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.