Quincy "Très Vieilles Vignes", Dom. Mardon - 2020

Name: Quincy "Très Vieilles Vignes", Dom. Mardon
Brand: Dom. Mardon
SKU: 26814
Price: 21.96 USD
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Item # 26814 750mL

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

Dom. 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

Glossary

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...