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Sancerre
Sauvignon & Pinot from the Loire
On the limestone hills above the upper Loire, Sauvignon Blanc reveals just how much of its terroir it carries within – while Pinot Noir yields rosés and reds of quiet depth. We offer 17 available Sancerres from three producers, ranging from entry-level cuvées to precise single-vineyard bottlings.
Our Sancerres
What defines a Sancerre
In the far east of the Loire wine region, where the river turns northwards, the vineyards of Sancerre rise above the banks – spanning 14 communes, including Chavignol and Bué. Three soils shape three distinct expressions: the terres blanches of Kimmeridgian marl lend structure and ageing potential; the stony caillottes bring fragrance and early approachability; and the silex imparts the smoky tension for which Sancerre is renowned.
White Sancerre is always Sauvignon Blanc – recognised in 1936 as one of France’s first appellations – whilst rosé and red have been reserved for Pinot Noir since 1959. In the glass: citrus, gooseberry and, depending on the soil, a flinty note, all carried by a cool, stony length; the reds favour bright cherry fruit and delicate spice over power. Three producers form our selection: Domaine Vacheron, Claude Riffault and Matthias Planchon. And should the Loire call for bubbles, Crémant awaits.
Origin
Upper Loire – 14 communes surrounding the town of Sancerre, including Chavignol and Bué.
Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc (white), Pinot Noir (rosé & red).
Soils
Terres blanches (marl), Caillottes (limestone), Silex (flint).
At the table
Crottin de Chavignol, fish, seafood, asparagus; the red with poultry.
Sancerre blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, nothing else: depending on the soil, either lean and aromatic (Caillottes), structured and age-worthy (Terres blanches) or smoky-mineral (Silex).
0.375 LSancerre blanc AOC 2025
Bone-dry, vibrant, with a smoky-salty texture – this Sancerre stands refreshingly apart from the loud mainstream. Caillotte, Terres blanches and Silex intertwine to yield Burgundian precision. Mineral freshness and quiet depth in perfect balance.
Sancerre blanc AOC 2025
Three soil types, one expression: Silex, Terres Blanches and limestone scree combine here to form an almost salty stone-fruit minerality. Hand-harvested, wild yeasts, gentle maturation – no unnecessary intervention. Biodynamics not as a label, but as a philosophy you can taste.
Sancerre blanc "Les Herses" AOC 2022
White blossoms, chalk and an iodine-laden maritime breeze – the nose is delicate and ethereal. On the palate, a vibrant acidity drives the wine forward, accompanied by zesty notes and a subtle bitterness. Long, saline, mineral – Silex and 47-year-old vines speak with absolute clarity.
Sancerre blanc "Le Paradis" AOC 2020
Jasmine, redcurrant, citrus peel – cool and multi-layered. On the palate, powerful yet of unadorned precision: limestone and chalk speak loudly through the stillness. The finish lingers – mineral, saline, long.
Sancerre blanc "Le Paradis" AOC 2022
Orange blossom, white berries and citrus over a foundation of Jurassic limestone – the sun-kissed 2022 carries its ripeness with ease. Silky texture, lively acidity and mineral stoniness are held in perfect balance. The finish vibrates, fresh and spicy, just like the soil from which it springs.
Sancerre blanc "Les Romains" AOC 2024
No boisterous Sauvignon Blanc – but a quiet, intellectual one. Wiry energy and compact texture are given fascinating depth by the smoky minerality of the Sancerre terroir. Farmed biodynamically, conceived in the Burgundian spirit: here the vineyard site speaks.
Sancerre blanc "Chambrates" AOC 2022
Cool, precise, with flint and citrus on the nose – here the terroir of Chambrates speaks. On the palate, citrussy freshness combines with Burgundian depth, carried by polished acidity. The finish is long, saline-mineral and threaded through with a creamy texture.
Sancerre blanc "Guigne-Chèvres" AOC 2021
Stone, salt and oyster shell – the Caillottes soils speak unmistakably. On the palate, pressure builds: lime, green pear and culinary herbs, threaded through with mineral rigour. The finish is long, saline, cool. Pent-up power, held in check by great finesse.
Magnum · 1.5 LSancerre blanc AOC 2024
Cool precision, citrus and green gooseberry – the nose is filigree and aristocratically restrained. On the palate, a lively acidity carries herbal-fresh elegance, underpinned by fine mineral tension. The finish: saline, long, marked by limestone.
Sancerre rouge
Red Sancerre is pure Pinot Noir – permitted since 1959, light in colour, with fine cherry fruit and spice, conceived more in a Burgundian style than as a powerful wine.
Sancerre rouge 2020
Sour cherry, wild raspberry and a floral hint of violet – subtle and never overwrought. On the palate, precise acidity enlivens the experience, underpinned by limestone and schist. The finish fades out fresh and mineral, with herbs and red fruit.
Sancerre rouge "Tirrepeine" AOC 2022
Cool precision in a luminous cherry red: lingonberries, barberries and a delicate sous-bois note lend depth to the nose. Juicy and clear on the palate, with chalky tannins and salty silex minerality. A slender, vibrant Pinot Noir – Burgundian in spirit, unmistakably from the Loire.
Sancerre rouge "Les Herses" AOC 2020
Fresh cherries, cherry stone and cranberry, underscored by cedar and Mediterranean herbs. Cool and slender on the palate, threaded through with steely minerality – flint, limestone, silky tannins. The finish resonates: graphite, herbal spice, pure precision.
Sancerre rouge "Les Herses" AOC 2021
Bright cherry red, cool and transparent. Fresh cherry, cherry stone and a touch of wild herbs – precise, never intrusive. Silky on the palate, traversed by a salty silex vein, the fruit vibrant and balanced. A clear, long finish.
Sancerre rouge "Belle Dame" 2020
Wild raspberry, elderberry and a glimmer of dark chocolate – the nose promises much. On the palate, cool berry fruit carries a vibrant acidity, beneath which lies mineral depth from Kimmeridge limestone and flint. Juicy, exuberant, with a long finish – a wine that deserves time.
Sancerre rouge "Belle Dame" 2023
Burgundian finesse shaped by the cool Loire. Fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and a taut mineral precision lend this Pinot Noir its aristocratic bearing. Biodynamically farmed and vinified with meticulous care – a red Sancerre of intellectual ambition and purist clarity.
Sancerre rosé
The rosé, too, is made from Pinot Noir: dry, pale and precise, with cool red fruit – perfectly at home at the table.
Sancerre rosé " La Noue En Rosé" AOC 2024
Luminous salmon pink, wild raspberry and sour cherry, underpinned by herbal notes of chervil and a hint of smoke and stone. On the palate, fine tannins and a vibrant spine of acidity reveal genuine seriousness. The limestone and marl of the La Noue vineyard site speak clearly and linger long.
Sancerre Rosé AOC 2025
No compromise between red and white – but a statement in its own right. Pinot Noir, precisely shaped by the limestone and flint of the Loire, with a dry character and mineral tension. Biodynamic care you can sense: freshness over richness, poise rather than mere appeal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sancerre?
An appellation on the upper Loire surrounding the town of the same name, awarded AOC status in 1936. White Sancerre is made from Sauvignon Blanc, while rosé and red wines are produced from Pinot Noir.
Which grape variety is used for Sancerre?
White: exclusively Sauvignon Blanc. Rosé and red: exclusively Pinot Noir, permitted since 1959.
What does Sancerre taste like?
White Sancerre is dry and precise: citrus, gooseberry and, depending on the soil, a smoky flint note with a cool, stony length. Red Sancerre displays bright cherry fruit and delicate spice.
What food pairs well with Sancerre?
The classic match is goat’s cheese – Crottin de Chavignol comes from the very same village. Also excellent with fish, seafood, asparagus and green salads; red Sancerre accompanies poultry and delicate meat dishes.
What is the difference between Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé?
Both produce Sauvignon Blanc on the upper Loire, separated only by the river. Pouilly-Fumé is always white, whereas Sancerre also comes in rosé and red – stylistically they are more closely related than their labels might suggest.
How much does a good Sancerre cost?
Serious Sancerre starts at around 20 to 25 euros. Single-vineyard and old-vine cuvées from top estates range between 40 and 70 euros.
Sancerre blanc or rouge?
The white from Sauvignon Blanc is the classic. Few are familiar with the red from Pinot Noir; it is light and cool in style and costs significantly less than comparable red Burgundy.
How do you pronounce Sancerre correctly?
“Sã-sär”: the first ‘n’ remains nasal as in French, the stress falls on the second syllable, and the final ‘e’ is silent.
Why is Sancerre so expensive?
A small appellation with steep slopes demanding manual labour meets global restaurant demand. Grower Sancerres from family estates remain fairly priced by comparison.