Since the Middle Ages, when Jacques Coeur possessed the vineyards, the Berry region remains a wine producing region by tradition.
The Berry region, along with the Sancerre region, represents the extreme northern limit for the growth of the Sauvignon grape variety. This is an achievement for the wine producer.

The different appellations Châteaumeillant Menetou-salon Pouilly Quincy Reuilly Sancerre

 

 Châteaumeillant
A famous pinkish wine of considerable freshness due to the immediate pressing of the grapes. 
Appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 100 ha (250 acres) - Production: 4,500 hl 

Red wine 
Grape variety: gamay 
Ideal served with: Meats and cheese 
Serving temperature: 14°C to 16°C 

Pinkish wine 
Grape variety: gamay 
Ideal served with: Grilled meats and first courses 
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C 


 Menetou-salon
A celebrated vineyard since the time of Jacques Coeur, which has succeeded in preserving its quality and reputation. 
Appellation (AOC) -Surface area: 340 ha (850) - Production: 20,000 hl 

Red wine 
Grape variety: pinot noir 
Ideal served with: Meats, cheese and cold meats 
Serving temperature: 12°C to 15°C 

Rosé 
Grape variety: pinot noir 
Ideal served with: Grilled meats and first courses 
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C 

White wine 
Grape variety: sauvignon 
Ideal served with: Cold meats and fish 
Serving temperature: 10°C 


 Pouilly fumé - Pouilly-sur-Loire
Wines also to be tried as an aperitif, to be served chilled. 
Appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 1,000 ha (2,500 acres) - Production: 60,000 hl 

Dry white wine 
Grape variety: sauvignon 
Ideal served with: Hard cheeses and seafood 
Serving temperature: 10°C 


 Quincy
One of the most elegant wines of the Loire Valley. 
Appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 180 ha (450 acres) - Production: 7,500 hl 

White wine 
Grape variety: sauvignon 
Ideal served with: Fish, seafood and goat cheese 
Serving temperature: 10°C 


 Reuilly
The "Pinot gris" furnishes a delicate wine-press rosé to be tasted before it disappears. 
Appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 130 ha (325 acres) - Production: 5,500 hl

Red wine
Grape variety: pinot noir
Ideal served with: Meats and cheese
Serving temperature: 13°C to 15°C

Rosé
Grape variety: pinot noir, pinot gris
Ideal served with: Grilled meats and first courses
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C

White wine
Grape variety: sauvignon
Ideal served with: Fish and seafood
Serving temperature: 10°C


 Sancerre
A white wine to be tasted with the "crottin de Chavignol", a goat cheese from the same locality.
Appellation (AOC) - Surface area: 2,400 ha (6,000 acres) - Production: 148,000 hl

Red wine
Grape variety: pinot noir
Ideal served with: Meats, poultry and cheese
Serving temperature: 14°C to 16°C

Rosé
Grape variety: pinot noir
Ideal served with: Grilled meats and first courses
Serving temperature: 10°C to 12°C

White wine
Grape variety: sauvignon
Ideal served with: Fish, cold meats and hard cheese
Serving temperature: 10°C