Alcohol: 13.8%
Grape(s): 100% Chenin
Location: Montlouis-sur-Loire, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Notes: This cuvee opens with an inviting aroma of pear, quince, white flowers, and a lift of subtle citrus. The palate is soft, yet vibrant, carried by a refined mineral core and a gentle roundness that adds harmony and depth. Its finish is fresh and lightly saline, echoing ripe pear and quince while showcasing the wine's crystalline purity. Dry, elegant, and terroir‑driven, marked by the tension and precision that define great Montlouis‑sur‑Loire wines.
Notes: Organic practices, hand‑harvested, Fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged on fine lees in temperature‑controlled stainless steel tanks. Unfined, vegan‑friendly.. Less than 500 cases produced.. Residual sugar: 4 g/L.
Food pairing: Fresh seafood (oysters, scallops, grilled white fish), Goat cheeses (especially Loire classics like Crottin), Light poultry dishes, Asian cuisine with citrus, ginger, or lemongrass, Spring vegetables, salads, and delicate herb‑driven dishes
Winery Story: Les Pierres Écrites is a Loire Valley estate founded by Cori Vacheron and Rodolphe Grosbois, who brought their experience from various wine regions back to the banks of the Loire. The domaine is committed to biodiversity, organic farming, and minimal‑intervention winemaking, working in harmony with the terroir of Montlouis‑sur‑Loire. Their philosophy centers on respecting the soil, climate, and the people around them, producing wines that are pure, precise, and strongly identified.
