Quincy

The historic birthplace of Sauvignon, Quincy is characterized by its homogeneous terroir. Located mainly on the left bank of the Cher River upstream from Vierzon, the vineyard covers 270 hectares. The predominantly sandy and gravelly soils rest on clayey gravels located on the lacustrine limestones of Berry. 

TheQuincy AOC only applies to dry white wines made from Sauvignon grapes. The Quincy wines are fine wines distinguished by their citrus aromas with hints of white flowers and pepper. Their qualities will be fully revealed to white wine lovers, particularly through tasting the vintages offered by the Tremblay Estate (such as 2017 Old Vines Vintage)

Quincy white wine

A white wine that takes its appellation d'origine from the history of the Loire Valley, Quincy is one of the products of the ancient terraced vineyards of the Cher. Composed of light soils, sand, and gravel, the vineyards of Quincy stretch along the left bank of the Cher. Located between the Loire and Burgundy, this plantation is cultivated in the municipalities of Brinay and Quincy.

The History of Quincy

The Quincy appellation celebrated its 60th anniversary as an AOC in 2006. Located in the Cher department, the Quincy vineyard is located in Champagne Berrichonne, on the plateau on the left bank. These plateaus slope at an altitude of 125 m and are covered with ancient gravel and sand. The Quincy vineyard produces white wine made exclusively from Sauvignon grapes. The wines from this vineyard are characterized by their delicate aromas and freshness. White wine lovers will be won over by the quality of the citrus aromas and hints of pepper and white flowers provided by Quincy. 

The true birthplace of Sauvignon, Quincy has a homogeneous terroir and vineyards covering 270 hectares. The Quincy AOC is reserved exclusively for dry white wines made from Sauvignon grapes.

What are the distinctive characteristics of Quincy wine?

It is the pale color and the robe that distinguish the Quincy wine at the time of an exhibition. On the palate, this type of wine made from Quincy vineyard has an aromatic grape variety renowned for its excellence. There are many preconceived ideas after tastings. Expressions therefore vary, as some people detect flavors of ripe apple, honey, spices, and blackcurrant buds. The palette remains quite broad when we talk about wine from the Quincy estate. 

The combination of the wine's supple structure and aromas creates a true harmony of flavors. Fruity and fresh, the Quincy Prize develops a gunflint nose with various aromas and notes of blackcurrant buds that make it unique.

How is Quincy white wine produced?

The Quincy wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. In terms of terroir, it is important to note that the vines are planted on an ancient terrace in the Cher department. With light, gravelly, sandy soils, the vines warm up more easily. 

As for vinification, the grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival from the harvest. The process is carried out slowly to ensure extraction of the juice, which is cold settled. The clear juice is then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The alcoholic fermentation of the wine must be carefully monitored and the temperature must be between 18 and 22°C. At the end of fermentation, the wine is left on fine lees until spring arrives.