Jean Colin is a family owned winery located in the heart of Sancerre wine region in France. It is famously known for its crisp, aromatic white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc. Jean Collin wines are classic, elegant and refreshing Sancerre wines meant to be savoured and enjoyed regardless of one’s preferences for wines. Legends say that grapes have been grown in Sancerre since early times and that Gregory of Tours mentioned the Sancerre vineyards in his writings as early as 582.

Loire Valley Wines

Loire Valley is France's third largest wine region. It is located along the course of the Loire river on its long journey through the Atlantic. White wines are Loire Valley's strong suit and the two most representative white wine subregions are Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, both very famous for their specific dry Sauvignon Blanc wines. Other key white-wine grape varieties used to make Loire Valley whites are Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne and Chardonnay. 

Sauvignon Blanc Wines

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety original from Bordeaux, France, where it makes a good pair with Sémillon in Sancerre. Sauvignon Blanc wines are generally associated with Pouilly-Fumé where the wine reveals a very specific flint aroma that derives from the region's particular limestone soils. A classic Sauvignon Blanc has grassy aromas with hints of nettles, blackcurrant leaf, green apples and gooseberries. Besides France, the grape makes excellent wine in New Zealand and the USA.