Patient Cottat, Sancerre, Anciennes Vignes

Opened by my Sister at dinner. I’ve only had 1 other wine from this producer and this bottle far exceeded that previous wine. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from 30-45 year old vines. Aged in stainless steel. Light straw color. Wow. Impressive wine all around. Aromas of freshly cut melon. Plenty of peach notes with a fine minerality. Medium body with a lengthy finish. 94 points

Retail $36. Responsible Bottle (585g; 20.6oz). 100% Sauvignon Blanc. I returned home from a rather arduous journey (I took 16 adolescents to Orlando for a basketball tournament; 3 of those "adolescents" were my fellow coaches--no time to go into that here) to find that my wife had not only popped this wine while I was gone, but she managed to polish it off with no help (I did not ask if it was in one night since I really did …