Cour-Cheverny
White — avg 90.7/100 Wine Enthusiast score
90.7
range 90–91
$23.3
3
white
Cour-Cheverny — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 3 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 90.7/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 90.7/100 |
| Score range | 90–91 |
| Average price | $23.3 |
| Review count | 3 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: apple, melon, quince, honey, honeyed, spice, pepper, crisp.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoît Daridan 2013 Vieilles Vignes Romorantin (Cour-Cheverny) | Benoît Daridan | 91/100 | $20 |
| Benoît Daridan 2010 Vieilles Vignes Romorantin (Cour-Cheverny) | Benoît Daridan | 91/100 | $30 |
| Benoît Daridan 2014 Vieilles Vignes Romorantin (Cour-Cheverny) | Benoît Daridan | 90/100 | $20 |
Sample expert review
Cour-Cheverny is a miniscule appellation of 180 acres within Cheverny, specializing in the rare Romorantin grapes. With care, as here, this hard-to-ripen grape can produce a remarkably rich, full-bodied wine even in a tough vintage. It's bone-dry with delicious melon and apple flavors. Drink now, but better wait until late 2015.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Benoît Daridan 2013 Vieilles Vignes Romorantin (Cour-Cheverny)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Logis seigneurial de la Juquaise
- Manoir des Berthaisières
- Eglise de Le Bernard
- Vieux château d’Antoigné
- Château de Dehault
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Cour-Cheverny wines?
Cour-Cheverny averages 90.7/100 across 3 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 90 to 91.
How much does Cour-Cheverny wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $23.3. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Cour-Cheverny?
Cour-Cheverny is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.