Chateau de Quincay “Launay” Cot Malbec Touraine 2022

While Normandy is primarily known for cider and Calvados, it has a growing but small wine-making tradition with a few small commercial vineyards focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Auxerrois, and Pinot Gris, often on south-facing slopes with unique mineral and calcareous soils. The region benefits from a dry microclimate. In some areas, there has been a recent "wine renaissance" as new vignerons experiment with disease-resistant grape varieties. 

Why is the area unique? Normandy is among the most northerly IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) vineyards in France. Traces of medieval terraces can still be seen, indicating a much older winemaking tradition that was later overshadowed by cider production. 

Andy Says: "All True. The closest wine growing regions to Normandy would be Champagne and Loire Valley. We just brought in a gorgeous little Cot, better known as Malbec, with only 13% ALC, from Loire. The wine walks a lovely line between fruit and earth with red and blue berries, dried Autumn leaves and leather for $15!"