Sancere quandry

[Scoop]

Sancerre reds are 100% Pinot Noir, whereas most other Loire reds are (predominately) Cab Franc-based. It makes sense, geographically at least, that Pinot Noir starts coming into play in the eastern districts of the Loire (ironically called "Centre"): they are the closest to Burgundy, and on the trade route between Burgundy and points north.

And, due to the more northerly latitude, the Sancerre version tends to be lighter, paler more acidic than its Burgundian relations, but that doesn't mean "inferior". They can have marvelous strawberry/cherry fruit with peppery notes, and they are extremely food food-friendly.

Certainly worth trying.

Cheers,

Scoop