Wine runs in the veins of the Reverdy family. For four generations, the family has been inspired by the same values: a hereditary attachment to the Loire Valley, an instinctive passion for the terroirs and an innate respect for people and work. Passion, integrity and accuracy are the key words that drive the members of the estate. Today, Jean-Marie Reverdy, guided by his vocation, makes the estate prosper with his wife Catherine and his two sons, Guillaume and Baptiste. The cellars are located in the middle of the vineyards. This unique situation offers a breathtaking view of the famous Sancerre hill and its vineyards. The Centre Loire is a tourist region renowned for its wines and appreciated for its attractive landscapes.

Terroir

On the hillside, this parcel faces south-east and is situated on a clay-silica soil. The vines are about forty years old and are cultivated using sustainable methods. Working the soil, disbudding and leaf removal at the beginning of July are all favourable actions that lead to low yields and excellent maturity. This results in high concentration, good aromas, ripe tannins and an optimal sugar-acid balance. The date of harvest is determined by ripeness checks prior to the harvest.

Winemaking

After a meticulous sorting, the harvest is put directly into vats. A cold maceration of several days is carried out. During fermentation, the cap of marc is regularly pumped over and punched down, thus decompacting the wine. This technique allows us to obtain a structured and concentrated wine. The grapes are then pressed and the wine put into barrels for malolactic fermentation. Finally, the stabilisation and clarification operations are carried out after a 12-month barrel ageing period.

Tasting notes

The colour is a beautiful deep, dark ruby. The wine exhales aromas of sunny fruits and fine woody notes. The palate is generous and ripe with well-melted tannins. The woodiness is discreet and blends pleasantly with the fruitiness to offer a wine of great elegance.

Food pairing

The wine pairing is not trivial. A successful marriage transforms the meal into a real moment of pleasure and conviviality. Served between 12 and 14 degrees, this wine offers excellent ageing potential but, because of its generous character, can also be enjoyed now. Remarkable with quails with cranberry confit, a sauté of rabbit with prunes or a platter of mature cheeses. Ageing potential: 15 to 20 years.