2019 Domaine Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Pinot Noir, Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

100% Pinot Noir from 15 year old vines in caly soil. The grapes are gently picked then stored in vats. A cold-soak maceration is done for a week before fermentation starts. The alcoholic fermentation lasts for about 7 days. The malolactic fermentation takes places in the spring following the harvest. Suggested pairings: Charcuterie, Beef Bourguignon, red meat, cheese.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Patient Cottat was a famous “Master Goldsmith” in mid-19th century France. Born in Paris, he loved the Berry region of the central Loire Valley. His legacy is perpetuated through the Patient Cottat range of selected traditional Loire Valley wines, produced by the Fournier family. Situated in the small village of Verdigny in the Sancerre region, the Fournier family has been making wine for many generations. The estate has grown from 13 acres in 1950 to almost 75 acres today, divided over the appellations of Menetou-Salon, Pouilly-Fumé, and Sancerre.