Sancerre
White — avg 89.3/100 Wine Enthusiast score
89.3
range 80–95
$32.6
554
white
Expert reviews
| 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 |
Tasting notes from Wine Enthusiast
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.
— Pascal Jolivet 2014 Sauvage (Sancerre) (95/100)
The wine abounds with intensity, richness and power as well as mouthwatering freshness. It is very ageworthy and certainly the most impressive wine from Henri Bourgeois, a tour de force of Sauvignon Blanc.
— Henri Bourgeois 2011 Sancerre Jadis (Sancerre) (95/100)
Named in honor of the Romans who first planted vines in Sancerre, this wine has its feet firmly in the chalk soil that gives it richness as well as minerality. Ripe with touches of yellow fruits as well as lime and other citrus flavors, it is structured, dense and likely to age well. Drink from 2018.
— Domaine Vacheron 2014 Les Romains (Sancerre) (95/100)
From selected, sunny parcels of vines, it's powered by its citrus and pear fruits along with an intensely mineral texture and supreme concentration. It's a Sancerre to keep, still young and gawky, best drunk from 2016.
— Henri Bourgeois 2012 Jadis (Sancerre) (95/100)
From old vines planted in a single vineyard, this is a spectacular red. It has the crisp acidity of the cool-climate Sancerre, but it also has the weight and ripeness of a fine Burgundy. The wood aging has left a spicy toasty edge to the beautiful cherry fruits and acidity. It could age for another year to be at its best. Drink from 2019.
— Alphonse Mellot 2014 En Grands Champs (Sancerre) (94/100)
Score & price analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 89.3/100 |
| Score range | 80 – 95 |
| Score spread | 15 points |
| Average price | $32.6 |
| Price range | $15 – $112 |
| Reviews analyzed | 554 |
| Value ratio (points/$) | 2.74 |
Position in the Loire
Among the highest-rated Loire Valley appellations.
Grape varieties
| Variety | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 1 | 415 | 75% |
| Variety 2 | 84 | 15% |
| Variety 3 | 55 | 10% |
Flavor profile
Descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation across aggregated expert reviews:
- crisp
- rich
- mineral
- citrus
- apple
- green
- herbal
- grapefruit
Appellation summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wine color | White |
| Total reviews | 554 |
| Average score | 89.3/100 |
| Average price | $32.6 |
Source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews. Updated: April 14, 2026.