# Les Pierres Plates (2024)

- **Producer:** Sarl Domaine De Reuilly
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €24
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–9 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, grapefruit, lime, lemon, yellow apple, nectarine, white flowers, beeswax, coriander, almond

## About this wine

Les Pierres Plates is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Reuilly AOC in the Loire Valley, France. Produced by Sarl Domaine De Reuilly, a pioneer of biodynamic farming in the region, the wine originates from a specific vineyard site named 'Les Pierres Plates.' This vineyard is characterized by its unique soil composition of clay and Kimmeridgian limestone, rich with ancient fossils, a geological feature shared with renowned regions like Chablis and Sancerre. The 2024 vintage presented significant challenges, including adverse weather and low yields, but resulted in wines with notable freshness and acidity. The producer's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the distinct terroir to express itself fully.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard's name, 'Les Pierres Plates,' refers to large, flat slabs of fossil-rich limestone.
- The Kimmeridgian limestone soil is the same geological formation found in Chablis and Sancerre.
- The 2024 vintage was a 'winegrower's vintage,' demanding significant skill due to challenging conditions.
- US allocation for this wine was extremely limited, with only 250 cases imported.

## Food pairing

The wine's pronounced acidity and mineral, saline character cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its citrus and stone fruit notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables. The chalky minerality acts as a palate cleanser, making it ideal for raw or simply prepared dishes.

## Wine making process

Les Pierres Plates is crafted using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes from biodynamically farmed vineyards. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to showcase the distinct Kimmeridgian limestone terroir. Grapes are typically fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine often benefits from extended aging on its lees in stainless steel, which builds texture and complexity. Harvest is conducted by hand at precise ripeness levels to ensure a balance of fruit and acidity, a critical element for this style of wine, especially in challenging vintages like 2024.