A Vineyard between the Loire and the Sologne
Cheverny spans twenty-four communes in the Loir-et-Cher, south of Blois, on the edge of the Sologne. It is an appellation producing all three colours, granted AOC status in 1993, and known for its blends: the white marries sauvignon and chardonnay, the red gamay and pinot noir — a signature that sets it apart from its neighbours.
Terroir and Style
The clay-sand, sand-silica and clay-limestone soils, under a somewhat degraded, cool oceanic climate, give fine, light wines. The whites are lively and aromatic, the reds supple and easy-drinking — wines of pleasure, to be drunk young. Romorantin whites, meanwhile, belong to the neighbouring Cour-Cheverny appellation.
The grape varieties of Cheverny
Sauvignon →white — the dominant variety (60–80%), vivacity and aromatics
Gamay & pinot noir →light, fruity reds
Chardonnay, cabernet franc, côt →blending varieties
Sources: Wikipédia — Cheverny (AOC)