Sancerre

Sancerre is the best-known white wine appellation of the upper Loire, where Sauvignon Blanc gives fresh, mineral and precise wines. There are three soil types – Kimmeridgian marl (terres blanches), limestone (caillottes) and flint (silex) – each with its own character.

Producer: Bernard Fleuriet & Fils. See also: Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc.