« Go forth before the best » is the motto of Château de Sancerre. Situated on the left bank of the Loire, it is one of the rare châteaux to bear the name of an appellation. With an exceptional terroir composed of four different soil types (flint, chalk, clay and sand), and a total of 55 hectares of vines of an average age of 25 years, Château de Sancerre crafts wines that reflect this diversity and heritage. The region’s semi-continental climate produces well-structured Sauvignon Blanc, with fresh, bright aromas of ripe gooseberry and smoky, flinty notes. The wines of Château de Sancerre are all made, aged and bottled exclusively at the château.
The entire estate enjoys Level 3 HEV certification (High Environmental Value), guaranteeing a high level of environmental performance in biodiversity conservation, management of fertiliser use and irrigation and the control of phytosanitary products for each site.
From Julius Caesar to Louis-Alexandre Marnier, Château de Sancerre is steeped in a rich history. Plunge into the momentous past of Sancerre, marvel at the beauty of the 360° views from the Tour des Fiefs, the last vestige of the feudal chateau. And during your visit, accompanied by our Sommelier Guide, we will initiate you into the pleasures of the finest wines of the chateau, paired with local specialities: a white Sancerre with Chavignol goat’s cheese, a Sancerre rosé with Sancerre almond biscuits, and the Cuvée du Connétable plus a red Sancerre with Sancerre dried ham.
Chateau de Sancerre’s wines are vinified, matured and bottled on-site. The diversity of the parcels, comprising white soils, flint stone and limestone is perfectly well mastered in view of adapting the vine-growing to each terroir. The art of blending is carefully undertaken in keeping with Louis de Sancerre’s motto – “Overtake the very best”. Our Sancerre wines are renowned worldwide and satisfy the finest connoisseurs.
Guided tours and tastings, on April to September-11.00 am to 05.00 pm
Price: Adults 12€ / Children 12-18 years 6€ / Free for under 12s
Minimum 4 people, limited to 15 people
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