Sancerre Wine Region

 

Sancerre, Loire, France as a Wine Region

Vin de Pays (vahn duh peh-YEE) One of the lower levels in the French Classification system, Vin de Pays is an intermediary wine, created for vineyards who were not quite AC, but vastly superior to Vin de Table wine. Vin de Pays has restrictions similar to the AC, but on a lesser scale. Regulations include specified region, minimum alcohol level and grape varieties. The wine also goes through a tasting panel. Some winemakers able to make wine at an AC level, instead choose to create wine at the Vin de Pays level as it allows more flexibility in grape varieties and yields. There are five regional Vin de Pays, with the most popular being Vin Pays d'Oc (from Languedoc & Roussillon). Vin de Pays wines offer wonderful value and good wine finds.

France as a Wine Country

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.



Wines from Sancerre Region

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2006 Pouilly Fumé, 'Fine Caillottes', J.Pabiot

Jean Pabiot and son Alain are the proud guardians of a winemaking tradition stretching bac..
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6.00
2007 Sancerre Rose 'La Louee', Sylvain Bailly

Dynamic Jacques Bailly (heir to a winemaking tradition going back to the 1700s) and wife M..
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14.00
2007 Sancerre 'Terroirs', Saint Ursin, Domaine Sylvain Bailly

Dynamic Jacques Bailly (heir to a winemaking tradition going back to the 1700s) and wife M..
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14.00
2007 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron

Domaine Vacheron has some of the best vineyards in Sancerre, comprising equal measures of ..
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10.00
2007 Quincy 'Les Grands Coeurs', Domaine Sylvain Bailly

Quincy is a tiny Loire appellation on the left bank of the Cher where dynamic Jacques Bail..
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11.00
2007 Pouilly Fumé, 'Fine Caillottes', J.Pabiot

Jean Pabiot and son Alain are the proud guardians of a winemaking tradition stretching bac..
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13.00
2007 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron

Domaine Vacheron has some of the best vineyards in Sancerre, comprising equal measures of ..
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18.00
2007 Pouilly Fumé, 'Fine Caillottes', J.Pabiot

Jean Pabiot and son Alain are the proud guardians of a winemaking tradition stretching bac..
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7.00
2008 Quincy 'Les Grands Coeurs', Domaine Sylvain Bailly

Quincy is a tiny Loire appellation on the left bank of the Cher where dynamic Jacques Bail..
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11.00
2007 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron

Domaine Vacheron has some of the best vineyards in Sancerre, comprising equal measures of ..
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9.00
2007 Reuilly 'La Raie' Domaine Claud Lafon

The central Loire appellation of Reuilly ('RUH-ee'), confusingly next door to the ..
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10.00
Quincy 2007 Jean

The Quincy appellation produces dry, aromatic wines very much in the same mould as Sancerr..
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7.99
Sancerre Vielles Vignes 2007 Domaine Paul Cherrier et Fils

A family run domaine who predominantly grow Sauvignon Blanc in and around the area of Chau..
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11.99
Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Marlborough

A fantastic New Zealand Sauvignon from the superlative Marlborough region. It offers masse..
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6.99
Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Marlborough

A very fine, Marlborough Sauvignon typical of the elegance New Zealand is now famed for. L..
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10.99
The Ned Black Label Waihopai River Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough

Named after one of the tallest rugged peaks to the southeast of the vineyard, The Ned offe..
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6.49
Sancerre 'Clos des Bouffants' 2007 Neveu

Based in the heart of the village of Verdigny, the family owned Domaine du Colombier had i..
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11.99
Sancerre 'Les Romains' 2006 Vacheron

This is the top cuvee from this celebrated domaine in Sancerre. Now made in a more classic..
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27.00
Sancerre Cuvée Edmond 2006 Alphonse Mellot

From a Domaine which has followed Biodynamic principles for the last fifteen years, our bu..
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32.00
Sancerre Gaspard de la Thaumassière

A real pick-me-up. Could any other drink beat the fresh zing of a quality Sauvignon?..
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19.00


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