{"id":9264,"date":"2014-01-16T14:24:43","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T14:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stayonafrenchvineyard.com\/?p=145"},"modified":"2024-02-11T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T15:46:30","slug":"sancerre-loire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/sancerre-loire\/","title":{"rendered":"Sancerre, Centre\/Loire Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The wine village of Sancerre <\/strong>(18 Cher, Centre-Val de Loire<\/em>) is located on a hilltop overlooking the Loire River to the east and the vineyards of Sancerre to the West. Voted as France’s favourite village<\/strong> for 2021 by TV viewers – Le Village Pr\u00e9f\u00e9r\u00e9 des Fran\u00e7ais <\/em> on France3 TV<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

.This is the home of the Sauvignon Blanc grape which here produces distinctive dry white wines from the chalky soil of the surrounding hillsides. A small amount of red Pinot Noir is also grown to produce light red wines – local wineries also offer the chance to try pinot noir, ros\u00e9 and organic wines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With small, tightly packed streets of the village and a belfry within this medieval walled village, there are some splendid vistas – uninterrupted panoramic views from the top of the Tour des Fiefs<\/strong> over the Loire Valley and its vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sancerre has dozens of cafes, bistros and “caves” , where you can taste the local wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great place for lunch in the town is the Taverne du Conn\u00e9table<\/a> <\/strong> in the centre of town. Busy with locals and full of atmosphere you can get a hearty lunch and a glass or more of Sancerre – and leave knowing you’ve had a good lunch and not been ripped off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The local wine centre La Maison des Sancerre<\/a><\/em> is definitely worth a visit (open April-November). You should also try the local goats cheese (Crottin de Chavagnol<\/strong>) which goes so well with a chilled glass of dry white Sancerre.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At  La C\u00f4te des Monts Damn\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> the grandson of Chavignol’s most famous vigneron, Henri Bourgeois runs a gourmet hotel, said by the Guardian to be  “the smartest place to stay in the Sancerrois”.  In addition to the gourmet restaurant there is  a less formal bistro! Rooms overlook  steep vine-covered slopes.  Visits to local wine cellars can be arranged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, although there are numerous hotels in and around the town, for the view from their dining room alone, try the Hotel Le Panoramic<\/a>,<\/strong> on the Rempart Des Augustins<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the official website for the wines of the Centre-Loire. <\/a>There is a wine fair in Sancerre in June  – see Sancerre Wine Fair<\/a>
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Accommodation in Sancerre <\/a>includes hotels, B&Bs and self-catering such as the central Hotel du Rempart<\/a><\/strong> with great views over the vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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