2023 Francois Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rose Rhone "The 2021 Merlot Sangiacomo Vineyard

"The 2021 Merlot Sangiacomo Vineyard is magnificent

and plenty of acid-driven tension as per the Bitouzet house style

medium-to-long pineapple smoothie finish with coating tannins and moderate oak flavor

and the wines were just remarkable

2023 Francois Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rose Rhone "The 2021 Merlot Sangiacomo VineyardProducer: Francois Cotat Region: Sancerre, Loire, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Year: 2023 Winemaker Notes: "Franois Cotat makes a miniscule amount of this pure, Pinot Noir ros, with just over an acre of vines in Chavignol. Raspberries, white pepper, blood peaches, autumn forest floor. Aromas of stone fruits, orange zest, wildflowers, crushed stones. Tangy, lively and refined; pink grapefruit, fresh ginger, raspberry." Alcohol: 13. 5% Practicing Organic