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SANCERRE WINE GRAPE FULL

A good Sancerre is complex enough without adding oak.

Sancerre is usually aged in stainless steel, so the true flavors of the terroir shine through. For more information on French regions, their AOC designations, and geographical protections… check out this article! The label only originates from the specific Sancerre region in France. The varied and impressive flavors surpass many of the shallower varieties of Sauvignon Blanc that focus on vegetable characteristics.īTW: No other region that uses Sauvignon Blanc grapes can claim the title of Sancerre on their wine.

Flint soils (“Silex”) produce a gun smoke flavor and mineral qualityĪll grown from the same region, the various permutations of these flavor combinations create complex varieties of wine.

Clay soils (“Terres Blance”) produce a fruity flavor and a full-bodied wine.

Chalk/Limestone soils (“Caillottes”) produce an excellently balanced floral flavor.

What makes this region truly special is the three types of soil, or terroir, local to the region. In terms of geography, Loire can’t be beaten. Perfect for these little green grapes to flourish! Really all they have to worry about is rain. Which leads to longer periods of light, but less physical heat. The Loire is located at a higher altitude than New Zealand and therefore has longer growing season days. Sauvignon Blanc grapes require lots of light but low heat. But climate and geography, two of the simplest concepts, are the ones that have the greatest impact on Sancerre. The only notable exception is Pinot Noir vines. Vineyards plant nearly entirely Sauvignon Blanc vines.

SANCERRE WINE GRAPE FULL

(Though they are grown to great success all over the world.) The Loire is full of rolling limestone hills and cooler climates with hot and (hopefully) dry summers. The Loire Valley of France is the prime spot for growing Sauvignon Blanc vines. The short answer: wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes in a specific area of France’s Loire Valley.Ĭlaimed by many to be “the ultimate Sauvignon Blanc,” Sancerre hails from a tiny area in the Eastern r egion of Loire Valley, France. 2017 Fournier Père et Fils Sauvignon Blanc.Philippe Raimbault Pouilly-Fumé Les Lumeaux.The Best Sancerre Alternatives Under $20.2017 Philippe Raimbault Les Fossiles Sancerre.2015 Domaine Bernard Fleuriet et Fils Tradition Sancerre.2017 Pascal Jolivet Le Chêne Marchand Sancerre.What to look for in a good Sancerre Wine?.The Difference Between Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc.Location of Sancerre in the Loire Valley.Why is Sancerre only produced in France?.The wines are much prized on restaurant wine lists for their aptitude with many different fish and seafood dishes as well as the classic match with locally made goat’s cheese. It has quite a rich body and very good acidity that leads to a long finish. This is a bone-dry wine with very pungent aromas of box tree, gooseberry and gunflint. The wine is made with temperature controlled fermentation and no oak aging to preserve the purity of its aromas. The vineyards are in fact more in the center of France than in the Loire Valley and as such benefit from a continental climate with short, hot summers and long, quite cold winters. It lies on a bed rock of ancient chalk and limestone soils which extend from the cliffs of Dover in England through Champagne and Chablis. Sancerre lies on the left bank of the Loire River, opposite Pouilly Fumé on the other side and the vineyards are usually planted on south facing slopes at an altitude of 200-400 meters. Over the years the appellation has been greatly expanded and now covers 2,600 hectares. Lying at the eastern most tip of the Loire region, southeast of the town of Orleans, this is Sauvignon Blanc country (although a small amount of red wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes). This well-known appellation is probably the most famous of the Loire wines.