Domaine Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy - Sancerre - Terre de Maimbray - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Sancerre Terre de Maimbray is immediately seductive with a gorgeous nose where perfectly ripe Pinot Noir bursts with brightness and freshness. The fruit, enhanced by subtle aging, shows notes of morello cherry and cherries in syrup, carried by the freshness of the terroir and fine-grained tannins. A true favorite of the Selection Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes. Grapes sorted by hand. Whole grapes account for 25% of the harvest. Cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by 4 weeks of vatting. Aged in wooden vats for 10 months, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation in the spring. Unfiltered wine.

Color:

Bright red of medium intensity with carmine highlights.

Nose:

A magnificent nose revealing the beautiful maturity of Pinot Noir, with flavors of morello cherry and cherry syrup.

Palate:

The maturity of the Pinot reveals a juicy and fresh profile, supported by discreet aging, highlighting the fruity notes.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Cocktail reception featuring homemade pâté croûte, duck pie, grilled red and white meats, roast free-range chicken, and beef tataki with mild spices and pink peppercorns.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

Pascal Reverdy and his sister-in-law Sophie have long been passionate, exacting voices in Sancerre at Domaine Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy.

With Pascal’s sons, Victorien and Benjamin, now on board, the family is giving the steep slopes of Maimbray a fresh dimension, crafting wines that are racy, precise and mineral, while always letting the juicy, mouthwatering fruit shine through.

Awarded one star in the prestigious French wine guide RVF, this model estate just keeps getting better, delighting us year after year and still offering refreshingly fair prices.