2025 Domaine Cherrier Père et fils Sancerre
Domaine Cherrier Père et Fils has long been one of those dependable, under-the-radar names in Sancerre, producing clean, classical Sauvignon Blanc without trying to turn the wine into something it is not. The Cherrier family has deep roots in the appellation, with generations of experience farming Sauvignon Blanc on the limestone- and flint-influenced soils that give Sancerre its distinctive freshness and mineral edge. The wines are traditionally handled with an emphasis on preserving purity and site expression, including stainless-steel fermentation rather than heavy-handed oak. We just tasted the 2025 and thought it was a lovely example: bright citrus, grapefruit and green apple are joined by subtle white flowers, fresh herbs and a clean mineral note, with lively acidity and an easy, refreshing finish. It is not trying to be the biggest, most complex or most profound Sancerre on the market, and that is exactly the point—it is simply a very good bottle of textbook Sancerre that is enjoyable from the first glass. With so many bottles from the appellation now pushing well beyond $50, finding something this honest and well made at this price has become increasingly difficult. At today’s pricing, the 2025 Cherrier is an incredibly strong buy and exactly the kind of straightforward, satisfying Sancerre we are happy to recommend.