Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, Sancerre Rosé, Terre de Maimbray, Loire, France, 2023

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

Grown on flinty, limestone soils in Sancerre, the vines are carefully tended using sustainable practices to express the terroir’s purity and freshness.

Winemaking

Grapes are gently pressed with a short maceration on skins to extract delicate colour and aromatic complexity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, preserving freshness.

Tasting Note

A delicate and vibrant rosé with a pale salmon hue. The nose opens with wild strawberry, red currant, rose petal, and subtle hints of herbaceous thyme and citrus zest. The palate is fresh and lively, showcasing juicy red berry flavours, crisp acidity, and a fine mineral streak. The finish is clean, refreshing, and gently persistent—perfect for summer.

Food Matching

A versatile rosé that pairs beautifully with Niçoise salad, grilled prawns, or goat’s cheese tartlets. Also delicious alongside ratatouille, charcuterie, or a summer berry and feta salad.