Quincy "Très Vieilles Vignes", Domaine Mardon

Quincy "Très Vieilles Vignes", Domaine Mardon - 2020

750 mL
Item # 26814

It's amazing how differently Sauvignon Blanc can express itself in different terroirs. This version comes from the lesser-known Loire region of Quincy. It is remarkably aromatic. This dry, unoaked white is made (as the name says) from very old vines.
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Color
White
Vintage
2020
Country
France
Region
Loire
Sub-Region
Quincy
Producer
Domaine Mardon
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
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Pairing Advice

Why is this such a delicious Sauvignon Blanc? To begin with, the grapes that go into it come from vines that are over 80 years old. Burrowing into the incredibly mineral-rich soil of the far eastern Loire valley, these vines pick up all the tangy, rocky flavors of the earth and transmit them through a medium of citric, lime-y, ripe Sauvignon Blanc. Make a batch of quinoa and chill it for an hour. In the meantime, roast some sliced almonds and chop a yellow pepper as well as a hefty bunch of cilantro. Mix the cool quinoa with your chopped pepper, almonds, and cilantro, and dress the finished product liberally with fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. I can't take credit for this dish, which was created by my friend Susannah, but I can take credit for serving Mardon Quincy alongside it. -Sophie

More About This Wine

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Sauvignon Blanc

Few varietals have spawned as bizarre a list of descriptors as Sauvignon Blanc. Believe it or not, “cat pee” is in fact a complimentary tasting note, associated with some of the best bottlings. (It’s a somewhat odd way of pointing out herbaceousness in the wine.) Cat pee aside, Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes called "Fumé Blanc" in California) is a bit of a chameleon in terms of style, and quite utterly at the whim of the winemaker. Some are fermented in barrel, others in stainless steel. Some...

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