Wine Pascal Cotat, "La Grande Cote", Sancerre AOC, 2010

Wine "La Grande Cote" created Sauvignon Blanc grown on rich clay soils. Grande Cote - this 60-year-old vineyard, which occupies 1 hectare of land. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is located on a very steep slope at an angle of 30 degrees. The average age of the vines - 55 years. Harvested by hand, then the berries are moving carefully and are fermented in old oak barrels. Creating wine "La Grande Cote" keeps mnozhestno secrets to uncover family cat. Minor tweaks, combining a long tradition (special scheme fermentation, which was used 50 years ago, sealing wax bottles) and new technologies that make this wine a spicy, rich with unique acidity and minerality.

Domaine Pascal Cotat - is unusual, not unlike any other in the world, the winery. Everything in it is unique, since it was created and finishing techniques for the production of wines.
The history of this winery begins from the moment when the two brothers - François and Pascal Kota - decided to divide among themselves their legacy vineyards, while continuing the work of their parents. Francois got family wineries, while Pascal had to take over the construction of new wine cellars. This is the story of brothers, each of whom was able to go on his way, while maintaining a deep respect for family traditions.
Domaine Pascal Cotat located in the Loire Valley, in the area of ​​Sancerre. Earlier in Sancerre grown mainly red grape varieties, which were destroyed at the end of the XIX century. Then the vines planted again, this time it was sort of Sauvignon Blanc. In 1936 he received the status of Sancerre AOC. Domaine Pascal Cotat - one of the most famous estates in Sancerre. Business Card Cat - harvest about 10 days later than is customary in the area where the berries are already extremely ripe.