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Francois Cotat Sancerre Caillottes 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$61.80
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
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$60.94
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
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$149.95
Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light smoke, wildflowers. Poached pear, candied quince; hints of anise
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Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2022
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$80.73
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:
$93.98
Aromas of stone fruits, light herbs, crushed stones. Textured, supple; flavors of tangy lemon, white peach. Light...
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Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most commonly planted and cultivated white wine grape varietals in the world is the Sauvignon Blanc. This green skinned grape originated in southern France, where it is still grown today and produced into exceptionally high quality wines. However, it is also very much a varietal of the New World, and can be found almost anywhere with the correct climatic conditions for it to thrive in. Generally, Sauvignon Blanc grapes prefer cooler climates, and benefit best from an early harvest. Too much exposure to heat causes the juices inside the fruit to lose much of their character, and results in flat, uninteresting wines devoid of the grapes' usual bite and crispiness. In many countries, Sauvignon Blanc grape juices are aged in barrels, and are allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation, which transforms this dry and refreshing, zesty and fruity white wine into something far mellower, more buttery and refined.
Region: Loire Valley
Within France, the one region most closely associated with fine white and rosé wines is surely the Loire Valley. With over eight controlled appellations, and a relatively large expanse of land covering this wide valley, the Loire Valley is an ideal location for wineries wishing to produce large quantities of excellent quality vines for their wine production. Indeed, this region has been associated with excellent white wines for over a thousand years, with it once being the favorite wine region for the crowned heads of England, France and beyond. Today, it produces a wide range of white wines, and several rosé and red varieties also. It is also widely celebrated for being home to some of France's most lively and fruity sparkling crémant wines, which more than match those produced in nearby Champagne.
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.