Facing full south, 'La Grande Côte' is indeed grand, with its sweeping yellow fruits and its profound depth. Here soils are almost exclusively chalk, the same vein that runs through Chablis - which…

Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light smoke, wildflowers. Poached pear, candied quince; hints of anise. Pair with fresh goats' cheese; white meats; sushi; Vietnamese-inspired cuisine.

Francois Cotat produces ageworthy Sancerre from his only 3 hectare estate at the heart of the prized Chavignol commune. Francois adopt a very traditional, non-interventionist approach. He racks…

Aromas of stone fruits, orange zest, wildflowers, crushed stones. Tangy, lively and refined; pink grapefruit, fresh ginger, raspberry. Pair with fresh goats' cheese; white meats; Vietnamese- inspired…

Vinous 95 Points - "If you've ever attended a classical concert, there's a brief pause between movements of a symphony; in it, there's a poised hush and a sense of crackling anticipation. The 2022…

This has superb dimension, unlike any other Sancerre â€" bright lemon, fresh ginger and white pepper perfumes are lifted and hover over a rocky minerality; the mouth is equally defined yet is made…

These "damned mountains" provide the most chiseled, vibrant and deeply profound of Cotat's stupendous Sancerre wines. Smoke, ripe pears, lemon zest. Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light…

"Francois Cotat Sancerre: A must-have for the cellar. From gear head, to grape man. While Cotat's first passion may have been restoring old cars, wine-especially his family's Sauvignon Blanc-was a…