Quincy French wine appellation guide: location, history, wines, climate & soil
Quincy is a small Loire Valley appellation dedicated to crisp, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, a lighter, often more affordable cousin of Sancerre with bright citrus and floral character.
More info about Quincy
Geographic position
Central France, in the Cher department, on the banks of the Cher river about 20 km northwest of Bourges, covering the villages of Quincy and Brinay in the Centre-Loire area.
Origin & history
Vines were planted here in the Middle Ages by the Cistercian monks of Beauvoir Abbey. Quincy became an AOC in 1936, making it the second appellation created in the Loire Valley after Vouvray and one of the oldest in France.
Wines & grape varieties
Dry white wine only, from Sauvignon Blanc (with up to 10% Sauvignon Gris allowed). Expect grapefruit, lemon, white flowers, a herbal touch and lively, mineral freshness.
Climate & soil
Semi-continental climate with oceanic influence. Sand and gravel terraces deposited by the Cher over clay and limestone, giving early-ripening, fresh and delicate wines.
Wine region: Loire
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris