For a young man from the north of France, Xavier Weisskopf has an impressive track record in the world of wine. He went to school in Chablis, where his winemaking ambitions took flight and led to the wine school in Beaune. After earning a degree in viticulture and enology, he went to work for Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas. It doesn't hurt that he cuts an impressive profile as a tall, handsome young man with the skills and the determination to make wines exactly as he sees fit. This determination, along with his love for the Chenin Blanc grape, informed his choice to leave the Rhone and set up shop in the Loire Valley where he farms by plow according to strict organic methods and harvests by hand. The 2010 Cot comes from two parcels of Malbec (locally called Cot). The vines are all very old, with the oldest section having been planted in 1891! The wine is made via whole-cluster fermentation and élevage goes for around six months in older barrels. This wine is deep dark and dense, yet surprisingly elegant and floral. Not for the shy of heart! And terrific with red meat!
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2011 Patient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou" Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
2011 Bernier Chardonnay Vins du Pays Jardin de la France $6.99
2011 Domaine Cherrier Père & Fils Sancerre $16.99
Deligeroy Cremant de Loire Brut $11.99
Deligeroy Crémant de Loire Brut Rosé $12.99
