Domaine Cottenceau
When Maxime took control of a portion of his family’s vines in 2018, he broke with tradition by bottling wines under his own name. Historically, the Cottenceau family had sold their entire production each year to a local co-op, guaranteeing revenue for the family. However, after working for several years with Vincent Dureuil, who now acts as a mentor to this up-and-coming star, Maxime knew that there was a thrilling potential in his family’s vineyards, and we’re all incredibly fortunate that he took this leap of faith. Maxime like to employ a longer élevage than is perhaps typical, with aging in barrels spanning between 18-20 months. Domaine Cottenceau is currently in the process of organic certification. The Sublime team has partnered with Maxime since the very beginning of his budding career and are proud to offer you a (nearly) complete retrospective of his work.
Planted : 2016
Exposition : North, north-west
Soil : Silex, the vines are next to the winery in an area that had never been previously planted with grapes
Vinification : 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Wonderful texture and true variety character, fresh cut almonds, lemon, delicious
Planted : 1983
Exposition : North
Soil : Clay-limestone, not very rocky
Vinification : 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Open and giving fruit, citrus, nutty
Planted : 1995
Exposition : South
Soil : Rich in fairly coarse clay, with some limestone
Vinification : 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Crushed stone, herbal, weighty
Special cuvée produced only in top vintages and held at the estate for an extended period before release.
Planted : 1980
Exposition : East
Soil : Mix of clay and chalky limestone
Vinification : 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Energetic, focused, citrus, spicy
Planted : 1985
Exposition : East
Soil : Deeper and darker soil than Dazés with more black clay than limestone
Vinification : 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Candied citrus, ripe, finesse
Planted : 1983
Exposition : East
Soil : Thin layer of clay, 30cm to bedrock, with large amounts of black clay
Vinification : Around 35% new wood, 65%% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Explosion of fruit, full, round, mineral, saline finish.
Planted : 1980
Exposition : South-East
Soil : Thin layer of clay, 30cm to bedrock, with numerous limestone pebbles, very rich in fossils
Vinification : Around 35% new wood, 65%% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Powerful, rich, pretty, ripe
Planted : 2005
Exposition : East
Soil : Around 60% Clay, 40% limestone, the latter being similar to Maconnais soils
Vinification : Around 35% new wood, 65%% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Zippy, structured, nutty, ripe
Planted : 1990
Exposition : South, South-East
Soil : Deep, with a large amount of black clay and small limestone rocks
Vinification : Around 35% new wood, 65%% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : white flowers, white pepper, creamy, ripe
Planted : 1995
Exposition : South
Soil : Thin soil with limestone bedrock just 50cm below the surface
Vinification : Destemmed by hand, around 30% new wood, 70% tank for 14 months, then blended in tank where it rests for 6 months before bottling
Tasting note : Meaty, floral, strawberry, candied red apple, joyful
