Quincy, a single grape (Sauvignon Blanc) white wine appellation is often seen as a “poor man’s Sancerre”, providing fruit forward wallet friendly expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. A relatively small appellation of 250 or so hectares, it rarely hits great heights these days. This was not always the case, as Quincy was the second appellation in France to receive official Appellation de Origine Côntrolée status.
The status these days of Quincy as a poor cousin to Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé has meant that many of its producers have set about producing fruity and lively, if not altogether captivating wines. Domaine Trotereau is one producer who eschews the norm. The domaine makes just two wines, ‘Tradition’ (from younger vines) and ‘Vielles Vignes’.
The domaine harvests later than any of its neighbours, resulting in weightier wines, sometimes with a touch of residual sugar. For this reason, the wines can merit ageing. Although the 2010 Quincy Tradition is open for business and delivering plenty of pleasure now, it has the structure to age for several years.
Stylistically, it is not a fruit driven wine. Yes, there are touches of melon, citrus and typical for Sauvignon, cut grass; but one also finds white flowers and even a certain creaminess. It is a food friendly wine, best suited to a simply grilled delicate white fish served alongside steamed new potatoes.
2010 QUINCY TRADITION
Producer: Domaine Trotereau
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.99
Date tasted: 8 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery green. Fresh and clean nose of grass cuttings, green herbs, honeydew melon, touch of lemon citrus. Quite a textured and weighty palate, chalky, grassy, lemony acidity on the finish which is long and dry.
Score: 16.5+/20
The status these days of Quincy as a poor cousin to Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé has meant that many of its producers have set about producing fruity and lively, if not altogether captivating wines. Domaine Trotereau is one producer who eschews the norm. The domaine makes just two wines, ‘Tradition’ (from younger vines) and ‘Vielles Vignes’.
The domaine harvests later than any of its neighbours, resulting in weightier wines, sometimes with a touch of residual sugar. For this reason, the wines can merit ageing. Although the 2010 Quincy Tradition is open for business and delivering plenty of pleasure now, it has the structure to age for several years.
Stylistically, it is not a fruit driven wine. Yes, there are touches of melon, citrus and typical for Sauvignon, cut grass; but one also finds white flowers and even a certain creaminess. It is a food friendly wine, best suited to a simply grilled delicate white fish served alongside steamed new potatoes.
2010 QUINCY TRADITIONProducer: Domaine Trotereau
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2010
Region: Loire Valley, France
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $27.99
Date tasted: 8 April 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery green. Fresh and clean nose of grass cuttings, green herbs, honeydew melon, touch of lemon citrus. Quite a textured and weighty palate, chalky, grassy, lemony acidity on the finish which is long and dry.
Score: 16.5+/20
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