Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy – Sancerre Rosé “Terre de Maimbray” 2016
Loire Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
From the limestone-rich slopes of Maimbray, Reverdy crafts this 100% Pinot Noir rosé, showing how Sancerre can shine not only in whites but also in elegant, age-worthy rosés. Though Sancerre is world-famous for Sauvignon Blanc, about 20% of its vineyards are planted to Pinot Noir, which can be vinified as red or rosé. This bottle demonstrates just how gracefully a Loire rosé can evolve with time.
Aromas & Flavors
Wild strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant with rose petals and dried herbs. With age, subtle tones of candied orange peel and a light spice develop, adding dimension without overpowering.
Mouthfeel
Silky and rounded, with acidity still intact to keep it lively. Medium-bodied with a savory edge, balancing freshness and maturity.
Food Pairing
Perfect alongside charcuterie, grilled salmon, or roast chicken. The evolved texture also makes it a great partner for mushroom risotto or lentil dishes.
Verdict
A rare aged rosé that proves Pinot Noir from Sancerre can deliver both finesse and staying power. Still vibrant after 9 years, this wine highlights Reverdy’s skill and the region’s versatility beyond Sauvignon Blanc. — 8 months ago
Выпью один и даже пару бутылок подряд. Очень крутое, кока кола, клубнтка, вишня, клюква. Крутейшее вино. — 5 years ago
Wide open. Another I wish I could have nursed for an hour. — 8 years ago
Such a fun wine!! Raspberry, cherry and black pepper! — 9 years ago
Very smooth and dry, with a very pleasant aftertaste. — 11 years ago
Golden delicious apples, citrus, stones, soft tannins and medium plus acidity. Better than it’s been. — 8 months ago
Nice soft mousse body, yellow peach, tropical melons, pineapple, some lemon meringue, lime zest, slightly bitter apple cider, whipped cream, hard chalkiness, alluvial limestone, saline, sea fossils, bread crust, yeastiness, yellow florals, racey acidity, nicely balanced & structured with a finish that lasts 90 seconds.
Needs a few more years in bottle. — 2 years ago
Matt’s most favourite — 6 years ago
Mfdz y tad — 7 years ago
This one was a funky blend. I enjoyed this Bordeaux. — 7 years ago
Nice and light. — 10 years ago
Lovely aged, elegant — 11 years ago
it has high alcohol, but i feel cool nuance, because it has sharp acidiy and lifted aromas. Well balanced and enjoyable classic Syrah beauty. — 5 years ago
Great complex flavor — 6 years ago
delicious. highly drinkable and versatile. bright fruit. med bodied. soft tannins. good acid. buy again. from flatiron. — 7 years ago
Lovely, light but packs a punch. — 8 years ago
So fresh and so crisp — 9 years ago
Delicious savory flavors of soy sauce and fruit. Really special. — 10 years ago
At Mirazur in Menton, France — 14 years ago
Andrew Osherow
2017 vintage. Opened 11/25 — 7 months ago