This Sancerre set comes from two small family domaines in the Loire Valley who make Sauvignon Blanc the real way. Three bottles from François Reverdy. Three from Domaine des Athénées. All clean, small-estate Sancerre with no additives and no industrial shortcuts.
François Reverdy is an artisan. He farms a tiny parcel of Kimmeridgian marl by hand, harvests manually, and ferments with native yeasts. He refuses shortcuts like chaptalization and cares deeply about every detail. His organic Sancerre has tension, chalk, crushed shells, and a long saline finish. It is one of the most expressive organic Sancerres we have tasted.
Domaine des Athénées works in the teaching cellar of the Cosne viticultural school. Their style is classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, mineral, and clean with citrus, white peach, and bright acidity. Sustainable HVE vineyards and stainless steel winemaking keep the wine precise and pure.
Together these two domaines show the full spectrum of real Sancerre wine. One is artisan and chalk driven. One is classic and mineral. Both come from families who grow their own fruit and work with respect for their land.
WHAT’S INSIDE
3 Bottles: François Reverdy
Organic Sancerre from Kimmeridgian terroir. Citrus zest, crushed shells, chalky texture, and a long saline finish. Certified organic. Manual harvest. Native yeasts. No chaptalization.
3 Bottles: Domaine des Athénées
Fresh, mineral Sancerre. Citrus, white peach, clean acidity. Stainless steel for purity. Sustainable HVE vineyards. Classic Loire Valley precision.
WHY WE SELECTED THESE WINES
• Two small family domaines
• Clean Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc
• Organic Sancerre from Kimmeridgian marl
• Artisan winemaking with no additives
• Exceptional value vs restaurant lists
TASTING NOTES
Bright citrus, white peach, high-toned acidity, chalk minerality, long clean finish.
FARMING AND WINEMAKING
Sustainable and organic vineyards
Hand harvesting
Native yeasts on the artisan parcel
Stainless steel vinification
No chaptalization
PAIRING
Goat cheese, oysters, sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, salads, and raw or lightly dressed vegetables.
