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Sancerre Le Cul de Beaujeu (Magnum) 2013 François Cotat

Sancerre Le Cul de Beaujeu (Magnum) 2013 François Cotat

Sancerre - Le Cul de Beaujeu (Magnum) 2013

冷たい石灰が貫く、サンセールのマグナム。

ソーヴィニヨン・ブラン100%のサンセールを、マグナムで。黄金がかった淡い麦わら色から、熟した白桃や黄桃、メロンや青リンゴの皮に、冷たい石灰岩由来のチョーキーなミネラル香が包み込むように立ち上がります。シャープで生き生きとした酸に、グリーンアーモンドのほろ苦さと塩気を帯びたミネラルが芯を成し、潮のニュアンスが長く続きます。ホタテのソテーや牡蠣のグリルとともに。

Item code

C13W4522

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

White

Region

Loire

Appellation

AOP Sancerre

Vintage

2013

Grape varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

1500ml

Serving temperature

8–10°C

Recommended glass

White wine glass (smaller bowl)

Tasting note

Pale straw color with a golden hue. The aroma that rises from the clear glass is a moist, enveloping aroma of ripe white and yellow peaches, as well as fresh melon and green apple skin, and a chalky mineral aroma derived from the cold limestone. As the glass swirls, subtle nuances of white flowers (acacia and gorse) emerge, adding complexity and depth to the palate. The first impression on the palate is a sharp, lively acidity. Citrus peel (the white part of grapefruit), the bittersweetness of green almonds, and a salty mineral structure form the core. The fruitiness is reminiscent of peach and ripe pear, and the texture is slightly rounded yet maintains a slender impression. Towards the end, the aftertaste develops a hint of seawater, likely derived from seashells, and a lingering smoky lime finish, leaving a refreshing, relaxed feel even after swallowing.

Food pairing

Sautéed scallops Shellfish steamed in wine Grilled oysters

Winemaking & technical data

Fields and soil:
“Les Culs de Beaujeu” is an ancient plot of land, originating from the monks (Beaujeu Abbey).
Exposure: Northwest facing (cool climate zone)
Soil composition: Kimmeridgian-limestone mixture, and clay mixture.

Age: Over 45 years old

Cultivation and harvesting:
Whole bunch hand-picked harvest (by hand)
Tendency to late harvest (emphasis on full ripeness)

Brewing, fermentation and maturation:
Whole bunch pressing (using an old vertical press)
Fermentation with natural (wild) yeast
Equipment used: Aging in old barrels (old demi-muids/old tonneaux barrels). New barrels are rarely used.