Cheverny Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

Cheverny is an appellation of Loire Valley, France.

The signature grape is Gamay, backed by Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Chardonnay, plus two more.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light, refreshing and fruity rosés and led by pinot noir.

Pour them alongside grilled chicken, seafood, fresh salads and creamy pasta dishes.

Serve chilled.

Soil

ClayLimestone

Climate

Maritime/oceanic

Terrain

Riverside

Styles

redwhiterosé

In the glass.

Red: Light.

Rosé: Refreshing and fruity rosés, Led by pinot noir.

Grapes planted here.

01 GamayDominant Read → 02 Pinot NoirDominant Read → 03 Sauvignon BlancDominant Read → 04 Sauvignon GrisBlending Read → 05 ChardonnayBlending Read → 06 Chenin BlancBlending Read → 07 MalbecBlending Read → 08 Cabernet Franc Read → 09 Pineau d'Aunis Read → 10 Grolleau Noir Read → 11 Arbois Read → 12 Romorantin Read →

Bottles to look for.

Benoit Daridan Cheverny, Loire, France
Christian Venier Cheverny La Pierre Aux Chiens, Loire, France
Christian Venier Cheverny Les Hauts de Madon Blanc, Loire, France
Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny Frileuse Qvevri, Loire, France
Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny Frileuse, Loire, France
Clos du Tue-Boeuf Cheverny La Caillere, Loire, France
Cyrille Sevin Cheverny La Quadrature du Rouge, Loire, France
Delaille Domaine du Salvard Cheverny L'Heritiere, Loire, France

At the table.

Grilled chicken
Seafood
Fresh salads
Creamy pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

01 Loire ValleyFrance Read → 02 FranceFrance Read → 03 SancerreFrance Read → 04 Pouilly-FuméFrance Read → 05 Cour-ChevernyFrance Read → 06 TouraineFrance Read →

Cheverny: common questions

01.

What grapes is Cheverny known for?

Gamay is the signature grape of Cheverny. Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Chardonnay are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does Cheverny make?

Cheverny produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.

03.

Where is Cheverny?

Cheverny is an appellation in France.

04.

What food goes with Cheverny wine?

Try grilled chicken, seafood, fresh salads and creamy pasta dishes.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Loire Valley guide.