A Big Drop of Tessier's Cheverny 🍃

03/19/25

If the swath of natural icons from this tiny postage stamp of an AOC aren't already perennials in your fridge, you can brush up HERE. But, in short: across reds and whites, Cheverny is defined by charming, sessionable (read: low ABV) from-the-earth bottles we can never gulp enough of. Quintessential French country wine.

Philippe Tessier was one of the region’s original trailblazers, with 23 hectares certified organic since 1998; ‘23 marks the second release since he officially passed the torch to his son, Simon. It’s a coveted but still incredibly accessible lineup of whites primarily from Romorantin (but feat. other Lore varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Orbois); and reds from Pinot, Gamay and Côt.

The wines are generally unfiltered (or very lightly so), with as-needed touches of sulfur for stability. Overall, an extremely delicious and "digestible" style. As nutritious as wine gets!

WHITES:

2023 Cheverny Blanc $25
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Orbois from 20 year old vines, fermented in stainless steel followed by 6 months aging in stainless steel and neutral barrel.

2022 Cour-Cheverny Blanc $27
Romorantin from 20 year old vines fermented and aged in stainless steel.

2022 'Les Sables' Cour-Cheverny $31
Romorantin from 25-40 year old vines, fermented in stainless steel and aged 10 months in wooden vat plus 5 months in stainless steel.

2021 'Porte DorĂŠe' Cour-Cheverny $33 / magnum $78
Romorantin from 80-90 year old vines, fermented in demi-muid and aged in the same for 10 months.

REDS:

2023 Cheverny Rouge $25
A blend of Gamay, Pinot Noir and CĂ´t from 15 year old vines; the Gamay sees two weeks of carbonic maceration and the wine is fermented and aged in tank.

2023 'Toc' VDF $24
CĂ´t from 20 year old vines, fermented and aged in foudre.

2022 'Point Nomme' Cheverny $42 / magnum $85
Pinot Noir from 25 year old vines, fermented in stainless steel and aged 10 months in barrique.

2022 'Point du Jour' Cheverny $31 / magnum $75
Pinot Noir and Gamay from 20 year old vines, partially destemmed with semi-carbonic maceration; fermented and aged in foudre.

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