There is little doubt that the commune of Chavignol can be informally considered to be a (or even the) grand cru of Sancerre. If we add the wine-making skills of Francois Cotat to the equation we then have one of the finest exponents of age-worthy sauvignon blanc. Wonderful wines are produced by Francois year-after-year and they remain highly recommended.
Cotat's style of Sancerre owes much to the propitiously sited vineyards on Kimmeridgian clay and Caillottes (pebbles). His holdings span the steepest slopes of the appellation. Cultivation is arduous and must be done entirely by hand.
With spring firmly upon us, we are delighted to offer a Seckford Cotat mixed case, four bottles of each of the wines giving you an opportunity to taste across the range of this fantastic Sancerre grower.
£372 per 12 bottle mixed case, delivered to you - click here to order yours.
Alternatively you can order a case of your choice below.
2017 Sancerre, Caillottes
A charming introduction to the Cotat style, with an open nose of stone fruit, whilst the palate is drier and more savoury than the rather exuberant aromatics would suggest. Rich with the classic Cotat texture, creamy and almost oily with a pleasing acidity and dry, stony feel to the finish. 13% abv, dry.
Buy Case x6 £105 IB
2017 Sancerre, Les Monts Damnes
As ever, this is the most mineral and austere of the range, beginning with the leafy and herbal nose which immediately indicates a step up in seriousness from the Caillottes. This is a wine that is all about texture, the fruit currently restrained and somewhat hidden, however, the stony textural elements provide an extension to what is already a long and refreshing finish. You really feel that this is a terroir-wine deeply rooted in its limestone soil. 13.5% abv, approximately 1.5g/ltr residual sugar.
Buy Case x6 £105 IB
2017 Sancerre, Les Culs de Beaujeu
As one would expect this is a broader and more powerful expression, with riper peach fruit on the nose alongside exotic spices. The palate feels very intense, with both richness and acidity. Long, complex and pure with layers of flavour which jostle for attention before culminating in a fine, saline finish. Vin de garde. 14% abv, approximately 3g/ltr residual sugar.
Buy Case x 6 £150 IB