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Sancerre Wines : Key Points

Situated on the left bank of the Loire wine region of Center-Val de Loire, the Sancerre appellation covers 2,770 hectares. Perched on a rocky outcrop, the town overlooks the river and its vineyards. To the east, the terroir is characterised by its clay-siliceous soils. Finally, we can also find some "caillottes", stony and limestone soils, which are typical of the region. The wineries of the Sancerre appellation are mainly renowned for their production of dry white Sancerre wines made from Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh and fruity, Sancerre wines offer a whole range of aromatic nuances depending on the type of soil in which the vines are planted. Red Sancerre wines (made with Pinot Noir) offer a bouquet of morello cherries and appear quite firm, full and long on the palate. As for the rarer Sancerre rosé wines, produced in small quantities only – these are tender, subtle and very refreshing wines.