Sancerre

noun

San·​cerre säⁿ-ˈser 

: a dry white wine from the Loire valley of France

Examples of Sancerre in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That ranges from sparkling Chenin Blanc to Sancerre rosé, Gamays like Du Grappin Côte de Brouilly, plus expressive oranges and whites. — Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026

According to The Drinks Business, a single hectare of vineyard land in Sancerre typically costs between €260,000 and €300,000, which translates to roughly $105,000 to $120,000 per acre. — Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Charli sings into the mic, while the crew orders Japanese whiskey, a bottle of Sancerre, and a bucket of ice into the studio. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2026

The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

That said, their favorite guest, McDermott tells me, is Patricia Clarkson, who often drops in for a glass of Sancerre. — Olivia Empson, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2026

Pinot Noir is made in an elegant, medium-bodied style in Sancerre and Reuilly. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026

One of our current wine pairings showcases a Sancerre Rouge, Pinot Noir from a region most well known for their Sauvignon Blanc. — Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

White wines will keep outpacing reds; winegrowers in Sancerre even opened a new office in Bangkok in December. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Sancerre, village in France

First Known Use

circa 1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sancerre

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare