François Cotat - 2023 Sancerre 'La Grande Côte' feel_Elegant 100% Derwent Valley Estate grown

100% Derwent Valley Estate grown biodynamic fruit

The colour has a golden hue with ever so light pink reflections

Chablis is not the heartland of natties

Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca

François Cotat - 2023 Sancerre 'La Grande Côte' feel_Elegant 100% Derwent Valley Estate grownThis vineyard is where Franois 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