The wines of
Reuilly are grown on the banks of the Cher on chalky limestone with
quite a bit of gravel and sand. The white wines are floral, slightly vegetal and
round. The red wines are light bodied with good fruit, and the rosés are soft
and delicate, with a pale color.
The vineyards of
Quincy grow on plateaus of sand and silt. The vineyards are
planted exclusively in Sauvignon Blanc.
Quincy is characterized by fresh, ripe
citrus aromas, as well as those of acacia and white flowers. Suggestions of
menthol and pepper are also noticeable.
Menetou-Salon lies on chalky,
kimmeridgean sediment. The white wines are spicy
and perfumed. They combine citrus fruit and floral elements in perfect balance.
The red wines are supple, fragrant and rich, with a long finish.
Sancerre, the best-known wine of the region, is located on the Loire itself.
The white wines of Sancerre set international standards for Sauvignon Blanc, yet
within the appellation there is great variety of style.
Finally, between
Sancerre and the city of Orleans,
Coteaux du Giennois and
Chateaumeillant make ripe fruity wines that celebrate the flinty
silex soils of
their region.
