Chèvre and Sancerre

These two specialties of the Loire Valley of central France are made for each other. The tangy, acidic flavors of fresh goat cheese can make many white wines taste bland. Crisp, lively Sauvignon Blanc (the varietal used in Sancerre) can match the cheese’s acidity with its own, and its herbaceous or “grassy” quality highlights the earthiness of the cheese.