Cheverny

Expert reviews

Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast

A smooth and round wine, with citrus flavors that have been tamed by yellow fruit and melon flavors. That gives the wine richness as well as a fresh and crisp aftertaste. Drink until 2018.

— Benoît Daridan 2012 Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay (Cheverny) (89/100)

From one of the leading producers in this small appellation in the central Loire Valley, the wine is lightly herbal, perfumed and with a fine balance between its crisp texture, citrus fruit and the riper touch of apricots. Drink now.

— Benoît Daridan 2015 Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay (Cheverny) (88/100)

Dominated by Pinot Noir, this is a tight and stalky wine. It is almost too light, with its acidity and tight tannins to the front. Probably as it softens it will round out, so wait until late 2016 to drink.

— Benoît Daridan 2014 Pinot Noir-Gamay (Cheverny) (87/100)

Made from Pinot Noir, this fresh and light rosé is packed with red berries and lively acidity. It is perfumed, dry and very fruity. Drink now.

— Benoît Daridan 2014 Rosé (Cheverny) (87/100)

The intense grassiness of the Sauvignon Blanc is just lightly smoothed out by Chardonnay. The result is a strongly aromatic wine with green fruits and lemon juice that are given some richness with a pear skin texture. Drink now–2018.

— Benoît Daridan 2012 Tradition Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay (Cheverny) (87/100)

Score & price analysis

Position in the Loire

Rated below the Loire Valley median.

Grape varieties

Flavor profile

Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:

• citrus
• pear
• tannin
• crisp
• rich
• lemon
• orange
• apricot

Appellation summary

Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.