Sancerre
White — avg 89.3/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89.3
range 80–95
$32.6
554
white
Sancerre — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 554 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 89.3/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89.3/100 |
| Score range | 80–95 |
| Average price | $32.6 |
| Review count | 554 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0, 1, 2
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations — a benchmark for quality within the region.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: crisp, rich, mineral, citrus, apple, green, herbal, grapefruit.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Jolivet 2014 Sauvage (Sancerre) | Pascal Jolivet | 95/100 | $73 |
| Henri Bourgeois 2011 Sancerre Jadis (Sancerre) | Henri Bourgeois | 95/100 | $50 |
| Domaine Vacheron 2014 Les Romains (Sancerre) | Domaine Vacheron | 95/100 | $65 |
| Henri Bourgeois 2012 Jadis (Sancerre) | Henri Bourgeois | 95/100 | $55 |
| Alphonse Mellot 2014 En Grands Champs (Sancerre) | Alphonse Mellot | 94/100 | $112 |
Sample expert review
The match for the red wine under the same name, this wine comes from organically grown vines in the village of Champtin. It is rich, full of white currant as well as crisp apple. The tight texture and intense minerality mark it out as a wine to age, while its elegance underlines its fine future. Drink from 2018.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Pascal Jolivet 2014 Sauvage (Sancerre)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Château de l'Ormeteau
- Hôtel dit des Rois ou d'Henri III
- Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871
- Eglise Saint-Pierre de Saulges
- Eglise Saint-Hilaire de Ladon
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Sancerre wines?
Sancerre averages 89.3/100 across 554 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 80 to 95.
How much does Sancerre wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $32.6. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Sancerre?
Sancerre is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.