![]() ![]() A touch of spice… SEE SCORE AND REVIEW Photo courtesy Vivinoĭomaine Delaporte 2019 Les Monts Damnés (Sancerre) $57. Wood aging in large barrels for a year has broadened this wine’s fruit and richness. Still developing, it has good potential… SEE SCORE AND REVIEW Photo courtesy Vivinoĭomaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils 2019 La Baronne (Sancerre) $39. This wine is textured, tight with minerality and full of young white fruits. It has layers of acidity and crisp apple-skin… SEE SCORE AND REVIEW Photo courtesy Vivinoĭomaine Anthony Girard 2020 La Clef du Récit (Sancerre) $35. This wine is young, tight with acidity and a tangy, bright texture. A mineral edge from the flint soil… SEE SCORE AND REVIEW Photo courtesy Vivinoĭomaine Alban Roblin 2020 Sancerre $25. The name provides a reminder that Julius Caesar left a fort on the hill of Sancerre. ![]() Photo courtesy Īlphonse Mellot 2019 Les Romains (Sancerre) $67. The intensity of Sancerre also makes it a great match for shellfish dishes and tricky-to-pair vegetables like fennel and asparagus. The classic pairing of goat cheese and Sancerre is a must, as the creamy, tangy nature of the cheese is a perfect patch to Sauvignon Blanc’s herbal, citrusy profile. Sancerre’s zesty profile and intriguing complexity make it a great wine to pair with food. Yet, there are also richer styles of Sancerre that are aged in concrete or oak barrels, which add body, texture and lend potential for aging in the cellar. Some are made entirely in stainless steel to keep the pristine, vibrant fruit flavors front and center. The classic white Sancerre is loaded with bright acidity and crisp minerality, with the hallmark flavors of gooseberry, lemon and flint arising in most examples. Located on the eastern edge of the Loire Valley in France, this appellation can yield red and rosé wines, however it is best known for its crisp white wines made from Sauvignon Blanc. The white wines of Sancerre are a springtime favorite, perfect for dusting off the patio furniture. Read about our blind tasting and review process here. Wine Enthusiast does not accept payment for reviews of wines, beers, spirits or other products. When you buy something using retail links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular Systems. ![]()
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