The 2025 Jean-Max Roger, "Cuvee Les Caillottes" Sancerre was a Merchant's Pick
Why Everyone Loves Sancerre, Especially In A Sancerre Shortage
Asking why everyone loves Sancerre is a lot like asking, "why do people love ice cream?" It's cool, it's refreshing, it makes you feel great and you always want more.
Though it doesn't come with sprinkles and may not pair well with chocolate fudge, it pairs amazingly well with your favorite summertime activities.
Sitting on the porch during sunset with goat cheese? Done. Spending a weekend at the beach? Absolutely.
Hosting or attending a pool party? Yes please.
And if that's not enough, imagine the fine, chalky limestone soil of the Loire Valley and the Loire River that bisects this magical area.
Add the famous caillotte rocks of the region and you'll understand why Jean-Max Roger's Sancerre stands out for its zesty fruit and amazing freshness.
(And by the way, if you've never enjoyed a Sancerre rosé — which is Pinot Noir-based — Roger's Cuvée La Grange Dimière Rosé is sensational!)
Though his Sancerre may be cellared for up to 5 years, why wait? We love this Sauvignon Blanc now because it showcases its amazing freshness. "Light yellow. Lime zest and lemongrass on the nose. Light in body, displaying slightly herbaceous citrus flavors and a note of talc. Dry in style, finishing with a stony nuance." — Stephen Tanzer
Just like ice cream, one glass is never enough.
Enjoy as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to the bounty of the sea, including crustaceans, shellfish, oysters, and fish. And the classic pairing? Goat cheese!
There's a reason Sancerre is always the first bottle to disappear in the warmer months.