Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, Sancerre Blanc, La Grand Rue, Sancerre, Loire, France, 2020

Producer Profile

Founded in 1985 by Pascal Reverdy, the winery began as a small, family-run estate in the hamlet of Maimbray, within the Sancerre appellation of France’s Loire Valley.

In 1993, Pascal’s brother Nicolas joined the business, helping to grow the domaine’s reputation for quality and terroir-driven wines. Together, the brothers cultivated vineyards rooted in tradition, with a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and precision in winemaking. Tragedy struck in 2007 when Nicolas was killed in a vineyard accident. In the wake of his death, his widow Sophie stepped in to help run the estate, alongside Pascal and his wife Nathalie. Their combined efforts ensured the continuity and spirit of the domaine, honoring Nicolas’s legacy while guiding the estate into a new chapter.

Viticulture

An exceptional cuvée crafted exclusively from the estate’s oldest vineyard, planted in 1936. This wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from meticulously hand-picked and carefully sorted 86-year-old vines.

Winemaking

The grapes undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing before fermenting in large ovoid oak vessels, expertly crafted by the renowned Gonet Lacroix Tonnellerie near Sancerre. Aged on fine lees for 11 months, the wine reveals remarkable depth and complexity while remaining elegantly light on its feet. Bright acidity and precise structure give it impressive definition and length. Produced in very limited quantities, this outstanding addition showcases the finest expression of the vineyard’s heritage and terroir.

Tasting Note

This white Sancerre captivates with its remarkable depth and intricate complexity, all while maintaining a graceful lightness on the palate. Vibrant acidity energizes every sip, beautifully framing the wine’s precise structure and lending an elegant, lingering finish that showcases exceptional length and finesse.

Food Matching

Seared scallops with a citrus beurre blanc sauce.