Sancerre

Sancerre – Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire at its peak

Sancerre stands for one of France's most famous white wines – and for good reason. The appellation on the upper Loire has given Sauvignon Blanc a home that is second to none worldwide. What is created here is not a loud, fruit-forward wine, but something more precise: mineral, lively, with a freshness and tension that you hardly find anywhere else.

What defines Sancerre

The character of a Sancerre depends heavily on the soil. Chalky soils – the so-called Caillottes – give the wine lightness and directness. Heavy limestone soils like at the Monts Damnés provide more depth and structure. Common to all good Sancerres is a clear, cool aromatics and a lively acidity that keeps the wine long and fresh on the palate. This makes it the ideal companion for goat cheese, fish, and light dishes – but also for pure enjoyment in the glass.

Our Sancerre range at Vinoscout

With us, you will find over 20 Sancerre wines – from accessible entry-level to artisanally demanding single-vineyard wines. Two producers particularly shape our offer: Pascal Jolivet with wines like the Les Caillottes or the Sancerre Sauvage, and Domaine Hubert Brochard with several single-vineyard wines, including La Côte des Monts Damnés and Le Cul de Beaujeu. Anyone looking for a classic entry is well advised with the Pascal Jolivet AOC. Anyone who wants to delve deeper into the appellation will find real discoveries among the single-vineyard wines of both producers.