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2018 Bottle (750ml)
[96514], Loire, Sancerre, Francois Cotat, Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2018, White
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2018 Sancerre La Grande Cote, Francois Cotat, Loire, France, Case 6 x 75cl
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2018 Sancerre La Grande Cote, Francois Cotat, Chavignol [In Bond]
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[96514], Loire, Sancerre, Francois Cotat, Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote 2018, White
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2018 Magnum (1.5L)
2018 Sancerre La Grande Cote, Francois Cotat, Chavignol [Duty Paid]
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Sancerre La Grande Cote, Francois Cotat, Chavignol 2018 (1 x 750ml)
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Sancerre La Grande Cote, Francois Cotat, Chavignol 2018 (1 x 1.5L)
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Winery

Francois Cotat

Francois Cotat is a Sancerre wine producer of old-style Sauvignon Blanc, based in the commune of Chavignol. The estate's distinctive Sancerre wines are met with high acclaim from critics as well as consumers. 

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About the Product
Region or Appellation
Sancerre
Analytical Data
Alcohol ABV
12.5 - 14%
Blend
Sauvignon Blanc
Production Attributes
Ownership
Francois Cotat is the son of Paul Cotat
Closure Type
Cork

About the Wine

White - Green and Flinty
Style
White - Green and Flinty
It is unlikely that any new oak will be used to make such wines. They are often associated with cooler climates, coastal sites higher latitudes, and/or vineyards at altitude. High-acidity...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Grape Variety / Blend
Sauvignon Blanc
Origins of Sauvignon Blanc Origin stories for Sauvignon Blanc abound, although more recent theories put the variety as a cross between Traminer and Chenin Blanc, likely in the Loire Valley...
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Meaty and Oily Fish
Food Pairing
Meaty and Oily Fish
Meaty fish such as salmon, mackerel, swordfish, monkfish and tuna tend to match with rich white wines. Examples include fuller-bodied whites from Friuli in northern Italy, and richer white...
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Cheese soufflé Starter Course
Contains: soft cheese
Western
Tuna tartare Starter Course
With avocado mousse, citrus miso dressing
Western
Spring vegetable Wellington Main Course
Contains: puff pastry
Western
Whitehaven Cheese Course
British

Critics Scores & Reviews

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2018 vintage
92 / 100
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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)
All 92 / 100 $ 80 2022 – $ 74 2021 96 / 100 $ 90 2020 – $ 96 2019 92 / 100 $ 65 2018 92 / 100 – 2017 91 / 100 $ 90 2016 92 / 100 $ 130 2015 93 / 100 –
2018 Vintage: Loire Learn more

Vintage quality: Legendary

Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep

The 2018 vintage for the Loire Valley was extremely successful.

A fantastic spring allowed for a successful flowering and fruit set without any of the usual problems that normally occur with rain, hail or frost. However, the good weather was not to last w...

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2018 Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote Loire, France
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89 / 100
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Francois Cotat Sancerre La Grande Cote Cuvee Speciale
Loire, France
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