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

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Super bowl magnum — 6 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.5

Happy Birthday to me....

Pretty much at the top of my scale. Not a man for words right now after finishing my first day as a 50-year old. Grateful for my family, health, and my love and aptitude for my work.

95+ points — 9 years ago

N B

8.9

Nice and light. — 10 years ago

Olivier Schutte

8.9

Lovely aged, elegant — 11 years ago

Tommy Kuntze

9.5

At Mirazur in Menton, France — 14 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

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

Josh Morgenthau

9.0

Only moderately aromatic, barely present dried strawberry and kind of generic cherry aroma. Palate shows this is very well made, with good structure, but also strongly acidic and tannic. May just be shut down and will blossom with time, not sure. — 4 years ago

Morgan Diamant

9.3

Extremely floral on the nose, intense red & blue fruit on the palate leading with cranberry right after opening, then blueberry, finishing with some earthiness and a slightly gritty texture leaving a finish on your palate reminding you the wine was there. Bottle really evolves after some decanting! — 7 years ago

David Howe

9.0

Smooth and sweet — 10 years ago

Hanna Roberts

9.3

Sweet dessert wine — 10 years ago

Daron Watson

9.0

dark fruits...resting on a leather chair in an old reading room with a cigar box ~ palate starts juicy then goes characteristically dry for the vintage but falls short in length — 11 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.5

... forse la più grande bottiglia di vino base sangiovese mai assaggiata fino ad ora ! — 13 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.4

Dark, almost purple in color. Nose of dark cherry, spice, coffee and tobacco. Smooth, silky palate of dark fruit, plum coffee and tobacco. Well structured, smooth, long finish and obvious but not intrusive oak. — 4 years ago

with Judy

Arielle

9.0

Matt’s most favourite — 6 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.5

315 right down the middle of the fairway. — 7 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Acidity is fantastic for a rose — 9 years ago

Freemark Wine Enjoyer

9.0

I brought this one to jtd dad dinner. Great. — 10 years ago

Patrick Culliton

9.8

Delicious savory flavors of soy sauce and fruit. Really special. — 10 years ago

Julie Russ

9.1

Very smooth and dry, with a very pleasant aftertaste. — 11 years ago

with Erich