Quarts de Chaume

Quarts de Chaume is an appellation of Anjou, France.

The vineyards are given over to Chenin Blanc.

Vines root into schist.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes, south-facing and steep sites.

Sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows exquisite.

Quality is codified by the Grand Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Chateau Pierre-Bise, Domaine Belargus and Domaine des Baumard.

Pour them alongside foie gras, blue cheese and fruit-based desserts.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

In the glass.

Sweet white: Exquisite.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Branchereau Domaine des Forges Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru, Loire, France
• Chateau Bellerive Quarts de Chaume Quintessence, Loire, France
• Chateau Bellerive Quarts de Chaume, Loire, France
• Chateau de L'Echarderie Quarts de Chaume Clos Paradis, Loire, France
• Chateau de L'Echarderie Quarts de Chaume, Loire, France
• Chateau de la Mulonniere Quarts de Chaume, Loire, France
• Chateau de Plaisance Quarts de Chaume 'Confidence', Loire, France
• Chateau de Plaisance Quarts de Chaume, Loire, France

At the table.

• Foie gras
• Blue cheese
• Fruit-based desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Rewards decades in the cellar.

Nearby regions.

Quarts de Chaume: common questions

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