Discover the top 100 best red wines of Sancerre of Haute Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Sancerre and the best vintages to taste in this region.
World reference for taut Sauvignon Blanc: exclusive signature white king — dry and mineral with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), vine peach, pear, exotic fruit, white flowers and signature gun-flint, lively acidity and a racy finish according to soils (limestone, flint, clay). Subtler than NZ or Chile, ages 5-10 years. Rare airy Pinot Noir reds (cherry, raspberry) and saline rosés. AOC on the Loire's left bank (Centre), hills at 200-400 m.
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
red wines from the region of Sancerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of paupiettes in a casserole with cream, duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits or turkey leg with dijon sauce.
On the nose in the region of Sancerre often reveals types of flavors of citrus, smoke or green apple and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth in the region of Sancerre is a with a nice freshness.
