The wine region of Quincy is located in the region of Centre Loire of Loire Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Henri Bourgeois or the Les Domaines Tatin produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Quincy are Chenin blanc, Cabernet franc and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Quincy often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, kiwi or stone and sometimes also flavors of oak, grass or apricot.
In the mouth of Quincy is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 73 estates and châteaux in the of Quincy, producing 140 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Quincy go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.
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