In Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc finds its purest, most mineral expression, recalling the chalky soils of the local terroir. In nearby Pouilly-Fumé, it often gives off a flinty or smoky (fumé ...

“New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is coming from a cool and sunny coastal climate, whereas Sancerre exhibits a classic continental climate,” says Eichholz, who points to sunlight exposure as one of ...

Sancerre vs. Pouilly-Fumé 101: Tasting & Pairing Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Learn the basics of Sauvignon Blanc from two of the grape's most famous regions in the Loire, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé ...

It's a chance to see just how far the grape has come from its early days in Sancerre, through its jump to international fame as Cat's Pee on ...

Sauvignon Blanc has found a unique expression in New Zealand, particularly in the renowned Marlborough region. Unlike the more restrained versions from France’s Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé ...

Richard Allisette concludes his meander along the banks of the Loire River looking for sunshine, vines and, of course, wine. This week we find him in the vineyards of the central Loire.

Find out more. A: My passion for sauvignon blanc came after a visit to France’s Sancerre and Pouilly Fume regions in 2004. That gave me an appreciation of just what sauvignon blanc can be, which is so ...