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)

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

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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