2021 Francois Cotat Sancerre Grande Cote

This vineyard is where François has his oldest vines, these days the average age is about 40 years because he has had to replant many of the very old vines as the Sauvignon is susceptible to viruses as it ages and so past 60 years old the vine is usually close to unproductive. This vineyard produces the most flamboyant wines in this collection, there are subtle notes of orchard fruit and more power but don't let that fool you as it is all aligned to incredible finesse, cool acidity and tactile minerality. These are very special bottles.

Other Reviews....
While this wine was ready to be bottled when tasted in Cotat's tasting room, the scarcity of glass had left the bottling as yet undone in July 2022. While severely affected by frost, the fruit that made it to the finish line marks a return to a more classic style of Sancerre with its light bodied yet powerful style. You can expect fragrant citrus, boxwood and elderflower characters which marks a contest with the richness of the previous three vintages. It is forceful, spicy and grippy with firm acidity and a jalapeño-like scent on the long finish. Drink 2023-2037.
93 points
Rebecca Gibb MW - Vinous