This is a first for me a Cour-Cheverny from the Loire in France. The area has a long winemaking history. Its wine is made with the white Romorantin grape which only produces white wines, dry or sweet, obtained after long fermentations.
Cour-Cheverny received appellation status in 1993.
The first Romorantin vineyards date back to the 19th century. It is a hardy grape variety adapted to the harsh natural environment and the poor soils of the region.
The areas under cultivation are influenced by a maritime climate and is planted on terraces and hillsides in clearings, between woods and forests on soils composed of clay and limestone providing the grapes with a protected microclimate protected from cold winds.
Aroma: Honey, Bosc pear, white peach and wet stone with a touch of cinnamon.
Palate: Initially soft and creamy but tightens up with a hint of laser thin acidity. Noticeable tannins on the longish finish.
Food match: Simply prepared sole or pickerel. Poached Nancy Reagen chicken.
Cellarbility: In its prime now.
Price: $30 CDN.
RKS French Wine Rating: 85/100 (Tasted 30October2026).
François Cazin 2022 Le Petit Chambord Cour-Cheverny, AC Cour-Cheverny, François Cazin, Cheverny, France, 750 mL. 14%.
