La Grande Côte

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

The Domaine François Cotat La Grande Côte from the Sancerre region is a refined and elegant white wine crafted from the Sauvignon Blanc varietal. This wine embodies a delightful balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, tannins, and dryness. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from this region express themselves vibrantly in each glass, offering a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. The La Grande Côte is a testament to the terroir of Sancerre, showcasing the essence of the land in every sip.

Tasting notes:

Mineral

White Flowers

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood Salad, Seafood, Lemon Herb Couscous

Region:

Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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