Domaine Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnes 2024

Product Description:
Domaine Pascal Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnés 2024 is a profound and terroir-driven expression of Sauvignon Blanc from one of Sancerre’s most revered vineyard sites. Les Monts Damnés, a steep, limestone-rich hillside in Chavignol, is widely regarded as producing some of the most structured and age-worthy wines in the region. The 2024 vintage reflects both the precision of the site and the traditional, low-intervention philosophy of Pascal Cotat, where vineyard work and patience at harvest are central to quality. Fruit is picked at optimal ripeness, often later than neighbouring producers, resulting in greater depth and concentration.

Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, followed by élevage in old demi-muids that impart texture without overt oak influence. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural complexity and character. In the glass, it reveals a tightly wound and mineral-driven profile, where citrus and orchard fruit are framed by chalky intensity. There is both power and restraint, with the wine building gradually across the palate rather than presenting immediate opulence. The hallmark of Monts Damnés is its tension—driven by limestone soils that give a distinctive saline and flinty edge. This is a serious, age-worthy Sancerre that will evolve beautifully over time, gaining depth and complexity with cellaring. 

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Intense and mineral
Aromas of lime zest, grapefruit and white flowers, layered with fresh herbs, flint and a subtle saline note.

PALATE
– Structured and precise
Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, showing citrus, poached orchard fruit and a pronounced chalky minerality with a creamy yet focused texture.

FINISH
– Long and saline
A persistent finish marked by limestone grip, citrus oil and a clean, mineral-driven lift.

Finer Details:
Style – White Wine
Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc
Country – France
Region – Loire Valley (Sancerre – Chavignol, Les Monts Damnés)
Vintage – 2024
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13%