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Domaine
Jacques Rouzé
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appellation of Quincy is found along the Cher River in the Haute-Loire,
which is a tributary of the Loire River. Being a neighbor of
Sancerre, it’s not hard to guess that the cépage is Sauvignon
Blanc. Having obtained Appellation Contrôlée status
in 1936, Quincy is one of the oldest appellations in France.
Vines are grown on banks of sand or gravel that form a bed over
clay and limestone. This quartz-based sandy terroir and the
local microclimate give the wines of Quincy their unique nature,
and the hot & dry summers insure full and early ripening
of the grapes. Like Sancerre, this appellation offers one of
the best expressions of the Sauvignon Blanc grape producing
a wine of great elegance, fresh and lively but round on the
palate with a bouquet of citrus and dried fruits with aromas
of white flowers.
Domaine Jacques Rouzé is a family-owned business that
manages 13 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc vines with about a third
aged more than 70 years. With a planting density of 6000 vines
per hectare and a yield of 50-60 hl/ha, the vineyard produces
full-flavored and concentrated fruit. Total production is only
80,000 bottles per year.
Quincy is the basic wine of Jacques Rouzé and comprises
about half of their production. Most of the wine is fermented
at a reduced temperature (~20oC) to preserve the freshness of
the fruit. A small portion is kept in barrels for added complexity.
Quincy 2000 is fruity and racy and very fresh in the mouth with
citrus and mineral notes. The mid-palate is full and refreshing
and the finish is long. There are no surprises here as both
the nose and the palate are true to each other. This wine is
delightful and an excellent warm weather wine to serve by the
glass. If that is not enough, this is one of the best values
in Sauvignon Blanc wine that I have ever found!
Monsieur
& Madame
Jacques Rouzé |
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Chicago,
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