2022 Domaine des Ballandors Quincy

Quincy was the first French white wine appellation to be given AOC status in 1936, but it is nearby Sancerre that has grabbed the limelight. Domaine des Ballandors has 25 hectares in Quincy, which are situated to the west of Sancerre. The Sauvignon Blanc vines are planted on sandy soil over the Kimmeridgian limestone that is characteristic of the region. This gives the flinty, mineral flavours that are typical of the Ballandors wines.

The majority of the fruit for the Quincy is sourced predominantly from old vines up to 40 years old. No oak is used, so the purity of the Sauvignon shines through in the glass, making this wine a superb value alternative to Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.