Freddy R. Troya

9.2

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

Aravind A

9.5

Lot May 2011, disg. Feb 2014. Muted upon opening, but give this a little bit of air....then, oh my god. This is so much better than my last btl, it's hard to believe. On the nose: soft honey, dense lemon oil, soft vanilla, a touch of oxidative golden apple. On the palate: fantastic acidity, soft and fine mousse, gorgeous density and richness, pomelo, and a lovely soft, velvety finish. — 5 years ago

Sam T

9.0

Very tropical; some acidity. Very nice. — 6 years ago

Liza Layfield

9.3

Round, supple, good mouth feel, targeted, small vineyard, but drinks like a big house champagne — 7 years ago

with Daniel

Ashwin Muthiah

9.1

Very forward for a Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Tropical fruit with some minerality on the nose. Persistent but not overpowering acidity with enough body to match. Some residual sugar on the palette as well. — 8 years ago

Richard Eberhardy

9.0

Yummy “old vine” Chardonnay.. Tasted prior to going out last evening with Lis. — 9 years ago

LM Segal

9.5

As good a Sancerre as I’ve ever tasted, haunting salinity. Miles to go. — 10 months ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

As Tom Cassagrande said, spot on Burgundy white. Lemon oil, wet stone, slightly closed/reduced and showing a bit more character on day 2, this is what I remember Bougogne balance of the late 90's and early 2000's to taste like. — 4 years ago

Nicolas Bazinet

8.9

Délicieux, gourmand à fond, grande buvabilité — 5 years ago

Jacob Johnston

9.0

Simultaneously light yet earthy, with soft flavors of mushroom and red fruits. Enjoyable, food friendly. — 6 years ago

Maciej Kurka

9.4

Splendid. Robardelle is parceled in village and premier levels and this one kinda rare was very good — 7 years ago

Pablo Garcia

9.0

Very nice Julienas... nice fruit and smooth tannins. I usually don’t drink gamay but this one caught my eye at a tasting and had it yesterday after an old Châteauneuf de pape. Dark fruit , blueberry...smooth tannins — 7 years ago

Jordan Franceschini

9.3

Shockingly delicious — 8 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Just OK on day one. After 2 days on my Argon line. Cardamom, Allspice, forest notes, tannins integrated, black tea, orange rind and dark cherries. I prefer the Suchots from the same vintage. Over all i don’t think that Pascal Marchand did a good job in 2010. I am surprised that he did not better with Grand Cru fruit in a good vintage. May be picked too early? 13% . — 3 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Sushi bubbles 🥰 — 5 years ago

Chris

9.3

A constant reminder that we should be buying more Sancerre (and less Sauvignon Blanc) at home. — 6 years ago

with Beth

Zack Hall

9.3

Opened 12 hrs prior. Payed off. — 6 years ago

Daniel M

8.9

WoW what a good one ! Mineral and fruity nose at once : lemon, white flowers, a bit of crushed rocks with too. Superb. The palate is well balanced with a sheer acid backbone and some nice texture and grip all along. Lemon is there to play its part. Long finish with lemon and rocks. A sancerre that plays in the Chablis league ! Love it — 7 years ago

Nicholas Costin

9.5

3-year post brain surgery anniversary wine — 8 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.3

Oh so excellent. Full of those automatic yeasty buttery notes and yet some citrus and maybe even fresh apple and maybe even a whiff of honeydew keeps it oh so fresh. High five. — 9 years ago