2018 Sebastien David Coef [WA93]

Producer: Sebastien David  
Region: Loire, France  
Blend: Cabernet Franc  
Year: 2018 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The 2018 Coëf comes in as an unsulfured Vin de France (from Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, of course) and was bottled with 13% alcohol. As with all the wines from Sébastien, the Coëf also starts reductive on the nose, but the purity and natural character of the nose immediately attracts me with its intense dark and deep fruit aromas that are more open and generous than in the former vintages (certainly due to the absolutely generous 2018 vintage). This is deep, pure, intense and balanced, with characteristic sur lie aromas—the complex leitmotiv of Sébastien David resonates in all his red wines. Silky, fresh and very elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied yet juicy, refined and balanced Cab Franc with great intensity and a sustainable finish. The tannins are fine and crunchy, and the acidity is delicate and with iodine. The 2018 is perhaps the finest Coëf of the last few years. Adorable, intense nose and long." 

Alcohol: 13% 

Biodynamic 

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