Sancerre "La Grande Côte" 2023 - François Cotat

This cuvée is often seen as one of Cotat’s more powerful expressions, more “flamboyant” than some of his others, yet still aligned with his graceful, terroir-driven style.

Nose / Aromas

• Orchard fruits (pear, apple skin) and ripe citrus. 

• Hints of honey, fennel, and exotic touches over the citrus base 

• White flowers, subtle smoke, stone/damp rock aromas. (Merchants list “stone,” “smoky” touches)

Palate / Structure

• Amply flavored yet maintaining tension. 

• Texture with weight and density but underlain by fine acidity. 

• Flinty/mineral backbone, “flint-inflected finish.” 

• Finish is persistent, mineral, with citrus and stone echoes.