Discover the top 100 best white wines of Sancerre of Haute Loire as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
white wines from the region of Sancerre go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, seafood lasagna or rib steak, tomato sauce, peppers..
On the nose in the region of Sancerre often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or green apple. In the mouth in the region of Sancerre is a with a nice freshness.
