2023 Pascal Cotat Sancerre "Les Monts Damnés", Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

"Les Monts Damnés" is one of Sancerre's most iconic vineyard sites, known for its steep slopes and chalky Kimmeridgian limestone soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. Pascal Cotat’s meticulous attention to low-intervention winemaking allows this terroir to be fully expressed, fermenting the wine with native yeasts and aging it on fine lees in neutral barrels. The 2023 vintage captures both the power and elegance of this unique vineyard, offering exceptional purity and intensity.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Pascal Cotat is renowned for his traditional approach to crafting Sancerre wines that reflect their terroir with incredible depth and character. From the organically farmed vineyards, Cotat’s wines are made with minimal intervention, allowing each vintage to authentically express the nuances of the Loire Valley’s chalky soils. Known for his signature style of rich textures and precise minerality, Pascal Cotat’s Sancerres are celebrated as some of the most distinctive and age-worthy in the region, embodying a timeless expression of Sancerre’s heritage.