{"title":"Francois Cotat","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrançois Cotat is one of Sancerre’s legendary producers, working from his tiny family cellar in Chavignol and making wine much as his family has since the 1940s. Farming steep vineyards by hand, he works with tiny yields, late harvesting, native yeasts and ageing in old foudre, producing Sauvignon Blanc with remarkable depth, texture and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom some of his oldest vines comes a beautifully expressive wine, with ripe pear, citrus and orchard fruit layered with white flowers, subtle herbs and a distinctive chalky minerality. There’s generosity and texture through the palate, but the natural richness is balanced by cool acidity and a long, saline finish. Powerful without feeling heavy, it’s precise, full of personality and unmistakably Sancerre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-francois-cotat-grand-cote-sancerre","title":"2024 Francois Cotat 'Grand Cote' Sancerre","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Sancerre - Loire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrançois Cotat is one of Sancerre’s legendary producers, making wine much as his family has since the 1940s — tiny yields, late harvesting, native yeasts and old foudre. From some of his oldest Sauvignon vines comes a beautifully expressive wine, packed with orchard fruit, cool acidity and chalky minerality. Generous and full of personality, yet incredibly fresh, precise and unmistakably Sancerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comes from his oldest Sauvignon vines, averaging around 40 years, and is the most flamboyant of his wines — ripe orchard fruit, beautiful texture and power, all kept in check by cool acidity and chalky minerality. Generous, energetic and seriously special.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42380489228343,"sku":"SK-05526","price":232.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/AF401657-585D-427C-B22F-309AB578F893.jpg?v=1788772992"},{"product_id":"2023-francois-cotat-monts-damnes-sancerre","title":"2023 Francois Cotat 'Monts Damnes' Sancerre","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Sancerre - Loire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrançois Cotat is one of Sancerre’s legendary producers, making wine much as his family has since the 1940s — tiny yields, late harvesting, native yeasts and old foudre. From some of his oldest Sauvignon vines comes a beautifully expressive wine, packed with orchard fruit, cool acidity and chalky minerality. Generous and full of personality, yet incredibly fresh, precise and unmistakably Sancerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom just over a hectare in the legendary Les Monts Damnés vineyard overlooking Chavignol, this is one of François Cotat’s most iconic wines. Deeper and more concentrated, with ripe orchard fruit, briny minerality and electric acidity — powerful yet beautifully precise, with incredible tension and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42380489261111,"sku":"SK-05525","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/3C1F62B5-190A-441F-97E9-1791CE3EBF94.jpg?v=1788773158"},{"product_id":"2018-francois-cotat-cuvee-paul-sancerre","title":"2018 Francois Cotat 'Cuvee Paul' Sancerre","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Sancerre - Loire Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrançois Cotat is one of Sancerre’s legendary producers, making wine much as his family has since the 1940s — tiny yields, late harvesting, native yeasts and old foudre. 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Generous and full of personality, yet incredibly fresh, precise and unmistakably Sancerre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the rocky, chalky Caillottes soils of Sancerre, this is François Cotat at his bright and energetic best. Lemon, fresh ginger and white pepper meet silky white fruit and a stony mineral edge — textured and concentrated, but with loads of freshness and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Guard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42380489523255,"sku":"SK-05524","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/1A736EC5-80B7-484D-864A-C09681B55854.jpg?v=1788773037"}],"url":"https:\/\/ditc.wine\/collections\/francois-cotat.oembed","provider":"Diggin' In The Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}