{"id":11079,"date":"2015-01-10T11:26:50","date_gmt":"2015-01-10T11:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=11079"},"modified":"2015-01-10T11:26:50","modified_gmt":"2015-01-10T11:26:50","slug":"two-amazing-wines-from-francois-cotat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/sauvignon-blanc\/two-amazing-wines-from-francois-cotat","title":{"rendered":"Two amazing wines from Fran\u00e7ois Cotat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

He’s the total star of Sancerre.\u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Cotat (note, there’s a relation, cousin Pascal Cotat, and the wines of the two shouldn’t be confused) is one of the Loire’s most revered producers. Based in Chavignol, he has just three hectares, of which 0.5 ha is Pinot Noir. The Sauvignon is picked quite late, and then barrel fermented in old demi muids with natural yeasts. The wines need time to show their best, and can age beautifully. I tried these two wines, including the rare\u00a0Cuv\u00e9e Paul, at The Sampler (South Kensington). Quite stunning.<\/p>\n

If you want some more colour on Cotat, then here’s a great blog post by Aaron Ayscough<\/a> on a visit he made.<\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7ois Cotat Cuv\u00e9e Paul 2007 Sancerre, France<\/strong>
\nLovely nose: grapefruit with a hint of green pepper and elderflower. Really fresh and vivid. Bright, pure, fresh palate with some green notes but also some chalky texture and ripe, rich passionfruit notes. A distinctive, remarkable Sauvignon of real beauty. 95\/100<\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7ois Cotat Les Montes Damn\u00e9s 2012 Sancerre, France<\/strong>
\nTextured and broad. Slightly nutty with smooth, ripe pear and citrus fruit. Lively despite the breadth, with some chalky, mineral notes alongside the supple fruit. Beautiful, harmonious and elegant, finishing fresh. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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