In Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc finds its purest, most mineral expression, recalling the chalky soils of the local terroir. In nearby Pouilly-Fumé, it often gives off a flinty or smoky (fumé ...

These producers will tell you that they are aiming for a Sancerre style of Sauvignon Blanc, as Sancerre, arguably the greatest wine of the Loire Valley, is considered the reference point for ...

While Bordeaux (Sauternes) and the Loire Valley (Sancerre) still produce excellent examples, winemakers are producing ...

I can tell you this,” declared our host this past week, as we gazed into our glasses at a “Mystery Wine” as part of a blind ...

Sancerre vs. Pouilly-Fumé 101: Tasting & Pairing Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Learn the basics of Sauvignon Blanc from two of the grape's most famous regions in the Loire, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé ...

Find out more. A: My passion for sauvignon blanc came after a visit to France’s Sancerre and Pouilly Fume regions in 2004. That gave me an appreciation of just what sauvignon blanc can be, which is so ...