François Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte 2020

Dense honeyed fruit and mineral tension define this powerful expression from La Grande Côte. The warm 2020 vintage pushes Cotat's typical restraint toward richness, with stone fruit and wet limestone building through a weighty, almost viscous texture. At 14.5% alcohol, there's undeniable concentration, though the wine's chalky spine prevents it from feeling overblown. The balance favors opulence over classic Sancerre austerity.