Francois Cotat, Sancerre Paul Vintage:2015

Francois Cotat, Sancerre Paul Vintage:2015NA

Moving to the Les Quartz Cuvee

There is outstanding intensity to the beautifully detailed medium-bodied flavors that possess a beguiling texture thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also buffers the very firm acid spine shaping the saline and relatively powerful finish

The medium-bodied flavors offer a step up in intensity and mid-palate density while exhibiting just a bit better depth and persistence on the lingering finish

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Tench Vineyard is packed with black fruit

persistent tiny bubbles

licorice and spices meld into a core of supple

Gianni Gagliardo's 2010 Barolo Preve has come together quite nicely since I tasted it a few months ago

Pressed in an old Vaslin press

I suspect that it will not improve with further bottle age but should hold steady for another decade

The 2016 Estate Cuvée has turned out beautifully

earth and minerals that also characterize the equally well detailed and wonderfully pure flavors that possess excellent richness and drive on the velvety finish

This edition sees Cabernet Franc in the driver's seat (at 55% of the blend) because