2017 Domaine François Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rosé
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jviz Likes this wine:
93 Points
Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 100% PN from 20 y/o vines, fermented with natural yeast and aged in old tonneaux.
Already with significant improvement from my last bottle. This stunningly interesting rosé offers the impression of strawberries macerating in honey with orange zest. It's a really delightful nose. With just a little bit of air, the texture smooths, and the fun begins. I know that a wine of this caliber ought to be analyzed with the utmost seriousness, but it's so delicious that you really don't have time for all that :)
Will look to source more and hold for a few years.
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Comment posted by 2020:
12/29/2019 8:20:00 PM - Do you recall the time duration between bottles? I just picked up his 18' and am not familiar with the wine. Thanks.
Comment posted by jviz:
1/2/2020 11:10:00 AM - I think it was maybe 6 months between the two. As I'm looking back, maybe the best rose I tasted in 2019. Wait for it to warm up a bit outside before you pop yours.
Comment posted by 2020:
1/2/2020 6:16:00 PM - I found the 2018 near me. I heard Francois is a bit of a legend from a couple different good wine shops.
I bought 6, so I popped one (figuring it was going to be too early). A very engaging rose, but needs some time though. I think in 1 year it's going to be rocking!