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François Cotat Sancerre Les Caillottes

The 2012 François Cotat Sancerre Les Caillottes has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Andreas Larsson and Stephan Reinhardt on François Cotat Sancerre Les Caillottes - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Steiermark.
François Cotat Sancerre Les Caillottes
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Wine Name
François Cotat Sancerre Les Caillottes

Wine Producer
François Cotat

Score
80

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sauvignon Blanc

Country
France

Vintage
2010

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Andrew Jefford: Pale green-gold in color. I love the aromas of this wine, though they are markedly different from the run of the field: lots of hawthorn and freshly mown hay, almost as if it was a fresh young white Hermitage. Little leaf or citrus; zero gooseberry or asparagus; zero thiols. On the palate, there is some of the width that comes from light oxidation (though this oxidation shows up more clearly in organoleptic terms than in terms of color for some reason). Crisp—more limestone pebble than flint for me; moderate concentration. Lots of Sauvignon character in the flavor-saturated acidity. Unusual; an analytical varietal taster wouldn’t have much time for this wine, but I like it 14.5

Andreas Larsson: The nose is offering hints of chamomile and grape skins, the palate is on the lighter side, clearly indicating some degree of skin contact, quite a high level of bitterness and a young pronounced acidity; feels a bit hollow and one-dimensional 10.5

Stephan Reinhardt: Pale color. Melting bonbons on the nose, but very shy—spicy rather than fruity. Rustic and bitter on the palate, this is a rural wine that I do not want to have in my glass even on holiday in the countryside. Sorry 10.5

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Andreas Larsson
Stephan Reinhardt
Tastings year 2012
Region Loire
AppellationAOC
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