2003 Patient Cottat VV Sancerre

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Pale gold in the glass, almost luminous. Nose of subtle grapefruit and green herbs, no noticeable wood, hint of a ladies' perfume, a delight to the old schnoz. Smooth silky entry on the palate with a bit more grapefruit but not tangy at all, no bite, finishing with another hint of perfume. 12.5% alc/vol and about $14.

With baked chicken breasts on a bed of sauteed spinach and covered in a white wine reduction of butter, 'shrooms, garlic. Major Yumsville.