Sancerre Wine

The vineyards were replanted in Sauvignon blanc also see Sancerre wine.

Sancerre wine. Found in the eastern part of the Loire Valley its reputation is for high quality Sauvignon but it also makes delicious Pinot Noir too. Oysters salads or citrus sauces are other good options. It is also known for its high-quality goat cheeses which are an excellent match for the local wine.

Please let us know you agree to all of our cookies. Sancerre is the king of the hill when it comes to the Loire Valleys white wines thanks to the broad appeal of its fresh pungent Sauvignon Blanc. Known principally for the production of red wine from the Pinot noir grape until the 20th century the Sancerre area was devastated by phylloxera in the late 19th century.

Not only that but demand has been skyrocketing since the difference is obvious to even casual wine drinkers. It seems that all the worlds Sauvignon Blanc is trying to match the excellence of Sancerres outputEvery wine region has its peculiarities and its fun to savor terroirs expression and winemakers sensibilities in wines from the same grape variety grown in different areas sometimes continents apart. Sancerre is easily the most spectacular and largest vineyard in the LoireThe steep rolling countryside with its arc of vineyards around the dominating hill of Sancerre is unique to the region.

Sancerre producers are experts in combining different grapes from different terroirs to craft a unique wine with subtle and complex flavors. Sancerre and pan fried goat cheese is last-meal worthy the zippiness of the Sauvignon blanc is magic against the tangy cheese. Originally written for Decanter magazine in 2007 and updated in 2019.

Sancerre Wine Tours offers you private wine tours of 3 4 45 or 6 hours some with a picnic. Sancerre wines are dry and aromatic offering minerality citrus notes and brisk acidity unique to wines produced in the region. Sancerre wines are famous for their crisp fragrant white wines made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape.

The Clement et Florian Berthier Sancerre has the class. Our partner Vinitour organizes wine tours lasting from 15 hours up to one day. Något aromatisk mycket frisk smak med inslag av gröna äpplen krusbär citron färska örter och mineral.