Description
Chotard is located at the end of the village of Reigny, in Crézancy-en-Sancerre, surrounded by a cirque of hills of Kimeridgeian clay-limestone marl. The plots located on these slopes are sunny all day long, and the vines planted there sink their roots into the springs that run through the subsoil. The juices from these plots are ample, round, and delicious.
Les Coutones is the name of a plot located on a steep slope nicknamed the 'Slope of the Sun'. The soils are affectionately known as "loving lands" because when it rains, the earth sticks to the boots - 'les coutones'. The exposure is due South but the clay soil, with its freshness, temper the heat, which means that the grapes maturation is rather long.
Color
Bright, pale yellow color with subtle green hues.
Grape Varieties
| Grape |
% |
|
Sauvignon Blanc
|
100
|
Aroma
Intense and complex aromas, with lively notes of citrus fruits, green herbs, and a mineral touch of flint. Subtle, elegant floral nuances and hints of white peach.
Taste
Powerful, concentrated palate; dry, and refreshing, with a pronounced mineral backbone and a lively acidity. The fruity and spicy flavors are beautifully complemented by mineral complexity that provides a long and clear finish, resulting in a wine with finesse and depth. A serious expression of Sancerre.
Cellaring Potential
3-5 years
Food Matching
This wine is an ideal partner for refined fish dishes, shellfish, goat cheese and complex salads.