Quincy

🇫🇷 France

AOC Rare find

France's SECOND-ever AOC (August 6, 1936) - historic Sauvignon Blanc from sandy-gravel terraces

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Region profile

History

Pope Calixtus II documented Quincy vineyards 1120 AD during visit. AOC granted August 6, 1936 - making Quincy France's second-ever Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, just months after Châteauneuf-du-Pape (May 1936). Ancient Cher River terraces give unique sandy-gravel terroir. Domaine Mardon, Domaine Trotereau, and Philippe Portier maintain quality.

Climate
Continental; ancient Cher River terraces with sand and gravel over clay; frost-prone
Signature wines
Domaine Mardon Très Vieilles Vignes and Philippe Portier - benchmark for this historic appellation
What sets it apart
France's SECOND-ever AOC (August 6, 1936) after Châteauneuf-du-Pape; Pope Calixtus II mentioned vineyards 1120; oldest continuous Sauvignon Blanc site

Facts

  • 300 hectares
  • AOC August 6, 1936 - France's SECOND AOC (after Châteauneuf-du-Pape May 1936)
  • Pope Calixtus II mentioned vineyards 1120

Region profile from the Wine Memories wine-data corpus · verified January 2026