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Red
1997 Domaine François Cotat Sancerre Rouge Chavignol
Pinot Noir
- France
- Loire Valley
- Upper Loire
- Sancerre Rouge
Label borrowed from 1998
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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acyso wrote: 93 points
December 21, 2021 - A little Las Vegas hospitality (Las Vegas, NV): I went into this thinking I'd find this wine thin and weedy, but that's definitely not the case here. The nose was certainly very herbaceous, with some tobacco notes, but there's also a smoky undertone that reminds me a bit of Northern Rhône. The palate isn't as fleshed out as I would like (of course, this is a wine fully driven by its acidity), but there is some seriously impressive complexity here. This wouldn't be mistaken for Burgundy any time, but the pinot character is out in full force nonetheless here.
1 person found this helpful Comment -
rm wines wrote:
September 1, 2014 - Another incredible wine. This doesn't have the same sort of bright, citrus fruits that the 1996 had-- there is more of the classic savory/sap/forest floor element typical of older Burgs. Yet, the wine maintains a fantastic lift. Clearly the acidity plays a role in this feeling, yet it is not harsh or jarring at all but actually quite well balanced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine François Cotat
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Chavignol
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Upper Loire
- Appellation Sancerre Rouge
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 0 (0%)
- Consumed 6 (100%)
Food Pairing
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