Loire Valley Sauvignon that Sings!
Quincy may be one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets, though frankly, the secret has been out for years. The appellation sits directly across the Cher River from Sancerre, sharing the same limestone and clay soils, the same cool climate, and the same devotion to Sauvignon Blanc. If the labels were hidden, most people would happily nod along and declare, "Ah yes, lovely Sancerre." And they'd be mostly right.
In the glass, Quincy delivers everything Sauvignon Blanc lovers are looking for: bright citrus, crunchy green apple, fresh-cut herbs, smoky minerality, and enough zippy acidity to wake up a Monday morning. The biggest difference between Quincy and Sancerre usually appears not in the glass, but on the price tag.
Domaine Trotereau is exactly the kind of producer I love to champion. Family-owned, farming sustainably, working with older vines, and showing remarkable restraint in the cellar. There are no new oak barrels, no flashy winemaking gimmicks, no consultants trying to turn Sauvignon Blanc into Chardonnay. Just careful farming and thoughtful winemaking that allow the vineyard to do the talking.
A long, steady growing season produced fruit with excellent ripeness while maintaining the brisk freshness that makes Loire Sauvignon Blanc so irresistible. Lemon zest, white peach, gooseberry, wet stone, and a subtle saline note all come together in a wine that somehow manages to be both refreshing and serious at the same time.
If you're a Sancerre devotee, this is an easy recommendation. If you're tired of paying Sancerre prices, it's an even easier one. Same grape. Same soils. Same neighborhood. Just a lot less damage to your credit card.
From Kermit Lynch, Importer
Quincy was the second recognized appellation in France in 1936, second only to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sauvignon is able to ripen more fully here while retaining a very interesting aromatic profile, and the wines are capable of aging quite gracefully. As recently as fifty years ago, the wines of Quincy were more recognized in France for their quality than Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé, and commanded a higher price. Today the appellation has largely faded from recognition, and cave cooperatives have bought up a lot of the land at pennies on the dollar. With pride and excitement, we once again bring you the real deal from Quincy."