Sancerre

Making predominantly crisp Sauvignon Blanc white wines, the Sancerre region is famous worldwide. Wines produced in the region fall under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and have done so since 1936 making it one of the first areas in the region to gain this quality mark. These wines are not usually oaked and tend to have a distinct fruity taste. Red wines produced in the region tend to be made from Pinot Noir grapes. Although not officially classified as such, Sancerre wines from Bué, Chavignol and Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre are thought to be distinctive and of extremely high quality.