Opening the Gates to the World of Sancerre Wines
Sancerre, A Legacy of Terroir and Tradition
The history of the vineyards in Sancerre is steeped in legend, with roots tracing back to ancient times. Renowned historical figures, such as Gregory ofTours in 582 and Pliny the Elder in the 1st century, both mention the Sancerre vineyards in their writings, underscoring the region’s long-standing viticultural heritage.In the 12th century, the vineyard experienced significant expansion, largely due to the efforts of the Augustinian monks of Saint-Satur and the Counts of Sancerre.
During this period, the vineyard earned its prestigious status, particularly through the production of red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes. This wine rapidly gained renown and was exported via the Loire. Frequently cited in royal documents, Duke Jean de Berry even proclaimed Sancerre wine as the finest in the kingdom. Primarily planted with Pinot Noir, the vineyards were decimated by phylloxera at the close of the 19th century. In response, the Sauvignon Blanc grape, better suited to the local climate, was replanted in place of the Pinot Noir. The unique terroir, combined with the dedication of local winemakers, played a key role in elevatingSancerre wines to a level of exceptional quality. In recognition of this, the region was granted AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) status in 1936, with red and rosé wines subsequently receiving official recognition in 1959.
Concierge Led for a Seamless Experience
All our wine tours in France are private and tailor-made. As we offer day trips, we also take care of your stay by recommending charming places to stay while you are in the region. We know the region's restaurants for all tastes, museums, historical guides and places of interest. Calm, precise, unique.
Three Paths to Discovery
Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Menetou-Salon
The aim of this day is to provide an introduction to Sancerre’s vineyards, covering all their different facets.
We will talk about and taste all the different appellations of the region such as Sancerre white and red, Menetou-Salon, Pouilly-Fumé, Pouilly-Sur-Loire and Quincy – In general, we go on a blind tasting day with several glasses at the same time so that you can really learn from the different terroirs of the region.
We always bring old vintages (from the 1960s to the present day) so that you too can understand how these wines have evolved over time.
In all, 3 meetings with wineries and around 20 wines will be tasted during the day from different types of wineries, ranging from the small vigneron to the large, internationally renowned winery, and finally the natural/biodynamic approach.
We'll discuss your choice of lunch together to find out what suits you best between different restaurants, lunch with the winemaker or a picnic with a focus on certain prestigious wines.
Departure can be from Sancerre, Paris, Lyon or elsewhere.
This is to be discussed together and a stay of several days is possible.
Overall, you can expect a leisurely day lasting around 8 hours, during which we take the time to enjoy life in the company of good people and good wines.
Sancerre, Journey from the 60s
The aim of this day is to please old wine lovers - we know they exist because we do too!
The day is more or less similar to the past offer, except that lunch will be in a 19th-century manor house privatized for the occasion.
For lunch, we'll take the time to explore the decades of winegrowing from the 1960s to the present day in the Sancerre region, with an 8- wine selection of rare vintages. Lunch will be simple, with local seasonal produce typical of Loire gastronomy.
We recommend this offer for groups of 4 travelers or more.
Sancerre, Journey from the 60s
We like lively wines, and so do you.
This is a day for fans of natural wines and biodynamic wines, close to the land, free and inventive winemaking styles with flavors that are always disruptive.
A day to direct meeting of 3 winemakers according to different winemaking techniques such as bio or biodynamics.
Visits to small wineries with immersions in the vines and explanations of non-interventionist viticulture, visits of the wineries with explanations of sulphury-free vinification, barrel tastings.
In all, around 20 wines will be tasted during the day. We'll discuss your choice of lunch together to find out what suits you best between different restaurants, lunch with the winemaker or a picnic with a focus on certain prestigious wines.
Departure can be from Sancerre, Paris, Lyon or elsewhere.
This is to be discussed together and a stay of several days is possible.
Overall, you can expect, a leisurely day lasting around 8 hours, during
which we take the time to enjoy life in the company of good people
and good wines.
Your Day, Curated
Start of the day at the airport or your hotel
Departure for the wine region
Morning wine tastings
Lunchtime
Afternoon tasting
Discover another wine region or return to your hotel
Days last between 8 and 11 hours
Around twenty wines tasted during the day
Accompanied by a French wine enthusiast
Professional driver and electric car
A Seamless Voyage Through the Wolrd’s Most Celebrated Wine Regions
Meet the Makers
Lovers of wine, art, travel and gastronomy, always on the move in France and around the world to learn from the differences.
We all met during our studies, in European wine society. We all have different interests, but wine and its precise tasting conditions are what brought us together.
We share these moments of life all year round and spend around twenty days a year in the Sancerre region to magnify this region's art of living.
