2024 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre

From the benchmark estate of Hippolyte Reverdy, this Sancerre is a pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the revered village of Verdigny. The family’s vines are rooted in the region's classic limestone-clay ("terres blanches") and stony "caillottes" soils, a terroir known for yielding wines with both structure and aromatic finesse. With a family history in Verdigny stretching back for generations, the Reverdys practice meticulous, low-intervention viticulture to capture the essence of their land. The challenging 2024 vintage, marked by significant rain and low yields, ultimately produced grapes of notable concentration and freshness in the hands of a skilled vigneron. This results in a wine that transparently reflects its storied origin and the producer's deep commitment to tradition.