The 2024 HippolyteReverdy Sancerre is a pristine, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc reflecting the essence of terroir. It offers crisp citrus, white fruit, and savoury stone notes in a focused, elegant style. With bright acidity, a clean finish, and versatile food appeal, it excels as a refined yet everyday Sancerre.
Origins & Terroir
Crafted by six-generation Sancerre grower Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy, with vineyards located in the heart of the appellation on classic Kimmeridgian (Terres Blanches) limestoneclay soils near Verdigny and Chavignol
Vines average 30 years in age, trained in a Guyot system, and managed under lutte raisonne (reasoned farming)
Winemaking
Fermented and aged for ~10 months in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and 100% malolactic conversion, preserving freshness and texture while avoiding over-oak or heavy manipulation
Aromatics
The pale-straw wine shows pure and generous aromatics of citrus zest (lemon/lime), pear, white flowers, and subtle white pepper, with a dusting of wet stone minerality
It boasts an aroma that is very pure without grassy edges
Palate & Structure
Delivers a medium-bodied, crisp palate with vibrant acidityzesty citrus, white orchard fruit, and a flinty, chalk-driven backbone
The texture is focused and expansive, with a nervy quality that leaves on the lips rather than the throat
Finish & Drinkability
The finish remains dry, clean, and refreshing, featuring that same lipsmacking citrus note and lingering mineral tension
Ready to drink now, and approachable through its peak window around 20252027
Pairing Suggestions
Versatile and invigorating: perfect with oysters, shellfish, meaty fish (salmon, mackerel), vegetable tarts, light meats, goat cheeses, or as a lively aperitif
Recognition & Value
Regarded as a textbook Sancerre with purity, charm, and limestone minerality at an accessible price