Sancerre

noun

San·​cerre säⁿ-ˈser How to pronounce Sancerre (audio)
: a dry white wine from the Loire valley of France

Examples of Sancerre in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the Loire Valley’s vast wine regions spanning the Muscadet region on the western coast, all the way to the Sancerre region in the central north, there’s more to enjoy here than just wine. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024 Beverage pairings are included, featuring a welcome glass of champagne, Les Glories Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, Hartford Court Chardonnay, Hamel Family Isthmus Bordeaux Blend and Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024 Capturing the essence of a stylish Nancy Meyers heroine enjoying a luxurious beachfront life required cashmere as soft as a cloud, linen separates, and designer bags capacious enough to contain a small car (not forgetting the obligatory glass of Sancerre). Alex Kessler, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023 Ken’s wife, who is also Abby’s best college friend, self-medicates with Sancerre to manage the responsibilities of her children, her husband’s political aspirations and the award-winning azaleas in her perfectly kept garden. Amanda Uhle, Washington Post, 27 June 2023 On the wicker coffee table, Lauder's book Palm Beach sat next to a silver wine bucket containing a bottle of Sancerre. Chloe Malle, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2022 Alas, schlepping a hamper of weeping pasta salad and lukewarm Sancerre has a way of tarnishing the daydream. Sarah Karnasiewicz, wsj.com, 12 May 2023 This wine from vineyards around Sancerre resembles its more illustrious neighbor. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Sancerre, village in France

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sancerre was circa 1946

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“Sancerre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sancerre. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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