“I’ll have the Sancerre.” It’s a phrase that American sommeliers hear countless times a day. Yet many of these loyal Sancerre fans may not even be aware that their blue-chip white is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from an appellation in the eastern Loire Valley. Sancerre is a wine that has transcended grape and region. Read on for a deep dive into the wine, plus a list of recent top botlings!
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