Pascal and Nicolas Reverdy took over the running of this domaine when their father retired in 1993. In 2007, however, tragedy struck, with the death of Nicolas when he and his brother were felling a tree. Fortunately, the fine traditions of the domaine live on as Nicolas’ widow and son Pascal continue Nicolas’ commitment to excellence.
The domaine’s reputation comes from the quality of their white as well as red cuvées (and they also produce an excellent rosé). In the vineyard, yields are restricted and fruit is hand harvested. Each plot is fermented separately, and the cellar is well equipped with the option of stainless steel or wood for the fermentation and, naturally, temperature control to preserve the freshness that characterizes the white wines of the region.
This is one of four white cuvées produced by Reverdy. The Les Coûtes is from a single hillside plot of 50 year old vines, harvested at 45 hl/ha. All their wines rest on their lees over the winter, before bottling the following spring. Like other recent Reverdy bottlings produced for the United States, this was neither cold-stabilized nor filtered.
Grapefruit, lemon/lime with powedered rock and white flowers on the nose. The citrus is also prominent on the palate with some orchard fruit, gooseberry and briny seawater. Solid acidity and loaded with chalky minerality. Oily and a little viscous, but also elegant and nuanced. 13% alcohol. Imported by Weygandt Metzler. Recommended — and while it does come in at about $20 a bottle, it is still a good value and a lot of wine for the money.
