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What is Sancerre?
Sancerre is a protected wine appellation and place in France's Centre-Loire, not the name of a grape.
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Sancerre is a place, not a grape
The label names origin first: Sancerre is where the wine comes from.
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White, red and rosé Sancerre
Sancerre is famous for white wine, but the appellation also makes red and rosé.
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What does Sancerre taste like?
White Sancerre is usually dry and lively, often with citrus, orchard fruit or floral notes.
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The three soil families
Sancerre is commonly introduced through terres blanches, caillottes and silex.
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How Sancerre is made
Most white Sancerre is fermented dry, but there is no single cellar recipe.
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Why vintages vary
Weather changes the timing and balance of every growing season.
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How to serve and store Sancerre
Serve cool rather than ice-cold, and let serious bottles open in the glass.
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