2024 Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy "Terre de Maimbray" Sancerre Rosé, Loire Valley, France

ABOUT THE WINE

Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this Sancerre Rosé hails from the limestone-rich hillsides of Maimbray, where Kimmeridgian marl (“Terres Blanches”) soils imbue the wine with energy and depth. The grapes are direct-pressed (rosé de presse) and fermented in stainless steel, with a small portion (around 10%) aged in neutral oak to add textural nuance. Aging on fine lees through winter adds subtle roundness while preserving purity and aromatic lift. The domaine practices lutte raisonnée, using sustainable methods including cover cropping, manual harvesting, and low yields. The result is a bone-dry rosé with a crystalline mineral core and delicate red fruit expression. Ideal alongside goat cheese tart, grilled salmon, or summer tomato salads.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Domaine Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy is a small, family-run estate based in Maimbray, in the northern reaches of the Sancerre AOC. Founded by brothers Pascal and Nicolas Reverdy, the domaine is now managed by Pascal along with Sophie Reverdy, Nicolas’s widow, and the next generation, Victorien and Benjamin. Reverdy wines are known for their clarity, restraint, and strong sense of place—particularly those grown on the domaine’s signature chalky-clay slopes. Though not certified organic, the estate adheres to sustainable viticulture with a commitment to environmental and manual practices. Their rosé is a standout in the Loire, balancing delicacy and precision with unmistakable terroir expression.