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SANCERRE, AN APPELLATION<br />
IN ITS PRIME<br />
BY CAMILLE BERNARD<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY<br />
OF THE ESTATES<br />
Sitting high on its hillside, Sancerre keeps a watchful eye over the surrounding<br />
countryside with the quiet fortitude shared by the top appellations. This<br />
iconic wine region in the Centre-Loire region, renowned for its Sauvignon<br />
varietals, embodies a fascinating dichotomy – the simplicity of an<br />
internationally-renowned white wine appellation counterbalanced by an<br />
often underestimated tapestry of vineyard sites. In this feature report, we take<br />
a deep dive into Sancerre, exploring its quintessential traits, its modern-day<br />
challenges and the way in which this storied appellation continues to reinvent<br />
itself, fascinating both novices and connoisseurs alike.<br />
VINEYARDS BELONGING TO DOMAINE JEAN-MAX ROGER<br />
10 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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