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Wine of the week: Quincy, Joseph Mellot

Just down the road from the legendary Loire villages of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume, Joseph Mellot's Quincy captures the style and finesse of its illustrious neighbours at a fraction of the price.

This dry white wine made in Quincy, a small appellation in the Loire region of France, makes perfect spring drinking. Well structured and elegant, the classic tropical fruits and zesty citrus flavour of the Sauvignon Blanc grape prevent this white from tasting too austere.

At £5.99, this Sauvignon punches above its weight - it's a clever Sancerre look-alike which makes it a classy choice for dinner parties. It captures the essence of the Loire without incurring the kinds of wine prices this region usually demands. This is a wonderfully sexy wine to wash down oysters, drink as an aperitif or cut through goat's cheese.

Quincy, Joseph Mellot, Majestic Wine, £5.99

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