Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre 2022

This is an outstanding Sancerre producer with a long history of quality and prestige. When working in the New York market, we saw this domaine on the best wine lists in the finest restaurants, from fans of Kermit Lynch who knew how special Hippolyte Reverdy was. The label itself hasn't changed in decades (which we love) and neither has the style, which is unadulterated classic Sancerre. Loads of limestone in the nose and mouth with rich citrus fruit and green pear elements, a thick yet crisp texture, and some major body from the limestone soils. Pair this Sauvignon Blanc with fresh oysters, jumbo shrimp cocktail, chunks of crabmeat and/or cooked white fish dishes. This is very complex and delicious, from one of the best producers in Sancerre. They farm with sustainable methods that the French call 'Lutte Raisonnée' which is as close to organic as possible. 

Kermit Lynch reports: "Very pure Sancerre aroma, generous, fresh, without grassy edges. The palate is expansive, then the nervosity makes its appearance and the finish is dry and lipsmackingly good. One of the things I love about it is that it leaves on the lips, not the palate, not the throat, but on your lips, a fresh little lemony whisper which makes it a fabulous complement to simple fish dishes."