Les Pierres Ecrites, VdF Grolleau 2023
This scrumptious little number is so juicy and brambly - ripe dark cherries, crushed rose petals, a hint of spice and a whack zingy minerality, with just the faintest hint of fine-grain tannins. The definition of drinkable.
This scrumptious little number is so juicy and brambly - ripe dark cherries, crushed rose petals, a hint of spice and a whack zingy minerality, with just the faintest hint of fine-grain tannins. The definition of drinkable.
This scrumptious little number is so juicy and brambly - ripe dark cherries, crushed rose petals, a hint of spice and a whack zingy minerality, with just the faintest hint of fine-grain tannins. The definition of drinkable.
Anthony and Coralie Rassin are relative newcomers in the Loire Valley. Originally from Brittany they arrived in Montlouis in late 2015 after a successful first part of their career in the Rhone Valley. Les Pierres Ecrites consists of 8ha of vineyards. 5 of them planted with Chenin Blanc and the remaining with Cabernet Franc, Gamay, Grolleau and Cot. 2018 marks a new step with the move to organic viticulture. 8ha allows them to be surgically precise, especially at harvest time. Their neighbours are Jacky Blot and Francois Chidaine with whom they work together in biodynamic viticulture!
Grape variety: 100% Grolleau Noir Terroir: Silicious clayey soils on chalky rock Vineyard: Jeune Berger Average Age of Vines: 50 Years Exposition: South East Vineyard Surface Area: 0.5ha Altitude: 150m Vinification: Harvest by hand / Natural Yeast / Slow fermentation in stainless steel tank, 6 days of maceration by infusion / Blend of free run juice and press juice. Ageing: On lees for 9 months in bottle Organic: Certified Organic
