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J. de Villebois Quincy 2022
J. de Villebois Quincy 2022
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- Country France
- Region Loire Sancerre
- Abv 12 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 1.1
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: Patrice Merceron
- Closure Diam
- An intense and mineral-driven wine with opulent aromas of blackcurrant, lemon, and hawthorn. On the palate, the ripe citrus flavors are supported by crisp acidity.
The grapes were gently pressed in a pneumatic press immediately after being picked to minimize skin contact. The juice was traditionally fermented with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermentation lasted for seven to 15 days, followed by maturation in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of six months, on its fine lees to impart volume and texture. Bottling took place during the spring following the harvest.
An intense and mineral driven wine with opulent aromas of blackcurrant, lemon and hawthorn. On the palate, the ripe citrus flavours are supported by crisp acidity.
Country | France |
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Vintage | 2022 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | Yes |
Winery | Quincy is a village located in the east of the Loire wine region. It gained its appellation for dry white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc in 1936, just a few months before Sancerre. Situated around the town of Bourges, the Quincy vineyards sit on a plateau overlooking the River Cher, a tributary of the Loire River. The vines benefit from a continental climate, experiencing a drier and warmer growing season than that further downstream towards the Atlantic Ocean. However the risk of frost can be significant and a handful of producers have collectively installed wind turbines in the region to help to reduce the occurrence. The climate is nevertheless still relatively cool, so the grapes require an extended hang-time in order to reach full ripeness. This slow and gradual maturation of the berries leads to the development of greater complexity in the wine. The grapes for this wine come from vines grown in limestone soils, which impart elegance to the wine. The vineyard soil is managed sustainably, with respect for the environment and biodiversity. |