Sancerre
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Sancerre
After Sancerre, a town in the region (Cher department)
Example Sentences
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Its popularity abroad means that around two out of three bottles of white Sancerre produced each year are exported, with about half crossing the Atlantic to the United States, according to industry figures.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
But for true Sancerre lovers, nothing else will do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
This wine from vineyards around Sancerre resembles its more illustrious neighbor.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023
They are the perfect accompaniment to your midday pick-me-up with coffee or tea, and although I don't know firsthand, I have been told they pair well with a nice glass of Sancerre!
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2022
She orders a salad and the bouillabaisse and a bottle of Sancerre.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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