Pascal Cotat - Sancerre - Les Monts Damnés - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Sancerre Les Monts Damnés comes from the renowned south-facing slope of the same name. This white wine offers subtle smoky notes, along with white fruits and ripe citrus. It delivers a pure, full-bodied, and precise juice, characterized by remarkable freshness and impressive palate breadth. A wine built for aging.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Gentle pneumatic pressing, settling in vats, 100% indigenous yeasts. Fermented and aged for 6 to 8 months in demi-muids. No fining or filtration.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Cheese soufflé, bass en croûte with Maltese sauce, pan-fried scallops with citrus and ginger, aged Chavignol goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Admirably situated on the steep slopes of Chavignol, Domaine Pascal Cotat is a small 2.5-hectare estate that quietly commands respect with its exceptional wines.

Pascal Cotat focuses on achieving perfect fruit ripeness, crafting two white wines that age beautifully. Sourced from the top terroirs of Sancerre, specifically La Grande Côte and Monts Damnés, these wines are gracefully aged in barrels without any new oak.

Known for its precise style and limited production, the estate excels at showcasing the long-term potential of these exceptional limestone terroirs. These Sancerre gems deserve to be cellared to unlock their full depth and complexity over time.