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Where is Sancerre wine from?

Sancerre is a white wine from Sancerre, in Centre-Loire, Loire Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Sancerre wine label
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Sancerre at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationSancerre
StyleWhite wine
GrapesSauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Village or townSancerre
SubregionCentre-Loire
RegionLoire Valley
CountryFrance
Coordinates47.3311, 2.8389

Sancerre

Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

AOC

Hilltop town above the Loire

Appellation
Sancerre
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir

Sancerre is best known for white wine from Sauvignon Blanc, with some red and rosé from Pinot Noir. White Sancerre was one of the first AOCs in 1936 and reds were added in 1959. The vineyards around the hilltop town include the village of Chavignol, also famous for its goat cheese.

Producers to know

  • Henri Bourgeois
  • Domaine Vacheron
  • François Cotat
  • Alphonse Mellot
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Sancerre: questions and answers

Where is Sancerre wine from?

Sancerre is a white wine from Sancerre, in Centre-Loire, Loire Valley, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Which country is Sancerre from?

Sancerre is from France, in the Loire Valley wine region.

What grape is Sancerre made from?

Sancerre is made mainly from Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Is Sancerre a red or a white wine?

Sancerre is a white wine.

Who are the best producers of Sancerre?

Producers to know include Henri Bourgeois, Domaine Vacheron, François Cotat and Alphonse Mellot.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.