Terroir
Located in the village of Amigny. Vineyard soils are called, in French, “terres blanches.” This chalk plateau (the same Kimmeridgian limestone as is found in Chablis) extends through Chavignol and is where most of the appellation’s top vineyards are found. ‘La Grande Côte’ is perched on a steep hillside, facing south, with thin topsoils. François Cotat tends just one acre of vines in ‘La Grande Côte.’
Age of the vine: 20 years, on average; some vines 60 years old.

Winemaking
Hand-harvested. Pressed (older, wooden vertical press) full cluster; fermented on indigenous yeasts in very old demi-muids. Aged in older tonneaux. Racked and bottled according to the lunar calendar. Bottled by hand, unfined and unfiltered.

Eye
Pale yellow straw.
Nose
Aromas of yellow stone fruits, citrus, light smoke, wildflowers.
Palate
Poached pear, candied quince; hints of anise.

Service and Pairing
Fresh goats’ cheese; white meats; sushi; Vietnamese-inspired cuisine