In the labyrinthine tapestry of Loire Valley wines, the Cour-Cheverny appellation wears a crown of singularity. Nestled within the Sologne, this tiny enclave is the only appellation in France devoted solely to the enigmatic Romorantin grape. Introduced in 1519 by King François I, the grape has since found its sole sanctuary here.
The Romorantin grape yields wines that are crisp, minerally, and often striking in their austerity. It’s the kind of wine that invites conversation—a bit like Voltaire at a salon, never overstating yet impossible to ignore. Aging gracefully, some Cour-Cheverny bottles develop honeyed and toasted hints with patience.
Cour-Cheverny’s limited scale and ancient grape variety grant it a charm that resists easy categorisation. Lovers of under-the-radar wines and students of history may find solace in knowing that like the mossy floors of the Sologne’s forests, there is depth beneath the surface here—a quiet persistence of taste and time.
