Sancerre

American

[sahn-ser] / sɑ̃ˈsɛr /

noun

a dry white wine from the Loire valley region of France.

Sancerre British

/ sɒnˈsɛə, sɑ̃sɛr /

noun

a dry white wine produced in the Loire valley in France

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Etymology

Origin of Sancerre

After Sancerre, a town in the region (Cher department)

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Sancerre

Sancerre is one of France's most famous wine-making regions, located in the central Loire Valley, where its famously crisp whites are produced from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc and its reds with Pinot Noir.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

But for true Sancerre lovers, nothing else will do.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025

It's an undeniable friend to Sancerre, made of sauvignon blanc.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023

This wine from vineyards around Sancerre resembles its more illustrious neighbor.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023

Also, pinot grigio, Sancerre, maybe some Riesling; definitely no chardonnay.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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