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2013 Sancerre Rouge

Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy
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While renowned for its Sauvignon Blancs, there is no reason why Sancerre shouldn’t produce fine reds: it possesses a cool climate moderated by the Loire River, abundant limestone on its well-exposed slopes, and a history of viticulture dating back to Roman times. The Reverdy family also has deep roots here, having made wine in neighboring Verdigny since the seventeenth century. Michel Reverdy’s scarce red is not to be missed. Bright, refreshing, supple, and light on its feet, it is proof that Pinot Noir is in fact well adapted to Sancerre’s terroir—even if reds barely make up 10% of production in the appellation. In a tribute to ways of the past, Michel raises his Sancerre rouge in large demi-muids to avoid oak flavors that would rob it of its delicacy. An unfiltered bottling ensures everything is still there when you pull the cork: lovely cherry fruit and gentle tannins, perfect for traditional French bistro cooking. –Anthony Lynch

Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2013
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Sancerre
Country: France
Region: Loire
Producer: Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy
Winemaker: Michel Reverdy
Vineyard: 30 years average, 3 ha
Soil: Siliceous Clay, Gravelly limestone
Aging: Wine is racked into 400-L barrels for the year, interrupted only by a natural malolactic fermentation in the Spring
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 12.5%

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About The Region

Loire

map of Loire

The defining feature of the Loire Valley, not surprisingly, is the Loire River. As the longest river in France, spanning more than 600 miles, this river connects seemingly disparate wine regions. Why else would Sancerre, with its Kimmeridgian limestone terroir be connected to Muscadet, an appellation that is 250 miles away?

Secondary in relevance to the historical, climatic, environmental, and cultural importance of the river are the wines and châteaux of the Jardin de la France. The kings and nobility of France built many hundreds of châteaux in the Loire but wine preceded the arrival of the noblesse and has since out-lived them as well.

Diversity abounds in the Loire. The aforementioned Kimmeridgian limestone of Sancerre is also found in Chablis. Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur boast the presence of tuffeau, a type of limestone unique to the Loire that has a yellowish tinge and a chalky texture. Savennières has schist, while Muscadet has volcanic, granite, and serpentinite based soils. In addition to geologic diversity, many, grape varieties are grown there too: Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Melon de Bourgogne are most prevalent, but (to name a few) Pinot Gris, Grolleau, Pinot Noir, Pineau d’Aunis, and Folle Blanche are also planted. These myriad of viticultural influences leads to the high quality production of every type of wine: red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert.

Like the Rhône and Provence, some of Kermit’s first imports came from the Loire, most notably the wines of Charles Joguet and Château d’Epiré—two producers who are featured in Kermit’s book Adventures on the Wine Route and with whom we still work today.

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Vintage Chart

Trust the great winemakers, trust the great vineyards. Your wine merchant might even be trustworthy. In the long run, that vintage strip may be the least important guide to quality on your bottle of wine.—Kermit Lynch