If anyone has read 50 Shades of Grey, you’ll know that a ton of wines are mentioned throughout the series. As a wine enthusiast, I was surprised that I didn’t recognize a lot of the wines that were mentioned. On a random trip, John and I were in a liquor store (searching for bourbon for him) and I stumbled across this Reverdy Sancerre Rose pick. I remembered the name from the book and thought I would share a little more about it.

For the 50 Shades of Grey fans, you might remember a Sancerre being mentioned when Ana and Christian meet at the Heathman to discuss the contract, and then again at Escala following their Georgia trip.

Technically, all Sancerres are Sauvignon Blancs. Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape and Sancerre is the name of a wine region in France’s Loire Valley. This particular Sancerre wine is more of a rose and made from Pinot Noir.

This Sancerre is from the Domaine Jean Reverdy winery located in Verdigny, one of the top villages in Sancerre. It dates back to 1650. It has flavors of cherry, blackcurrant, and apricot.

In the book, I’m guessing they were drinking a traditional Sancerre white wine versus a rose like I have here. But this is crisp and delicious and everything you would want in a rose wine.

Have you tried any of the wines from 50 Shades of Grey? If you’re a Sancerre fan let me know, I would love to try more as I’m learning more about it.

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