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Oysters, clams, crab or simply cooked prawns with Linear, unoaked white Sancerre.

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Editorial pairing: brisk acidity and restrained fruit can echo briny, delicate flavors without adding sweetness.

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Sancerre Library editorial desk
Last updated
August 21, 2026