# Pierres Sauvages Pinot d'Alsace (2021)

- **Producer:** Vignoble du Rêveur
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, pear, apricot, apple, wet stones, lemon, peach, pastry, biscuit, honey, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

Pierres Sauvages Pinot d'Alsace is a white wine from Vignoble du Rêveur, a producer founded on principles of independence and reinvention. The wine's name, 'Wild Stones,' alludes to the stony quaternary alluvial soils of Bennwihr, its origin. It is a distinctive blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, with the latter vinified as a white wine. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, aiming to express the unique terroir of Alsace.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Pierres Sauvages' means 'Wild Stones'.
- Features Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine.
- Grapes are picked and pressed together.
- Certified organic and biodynamic farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and vibrant acidity make it versatile. Its subtle minerality and clean profile can cut through richer dishes, while its aromatic complexity complements a range of herbs and spices. The blend of Pinot varieties offers enough structure to stand up to proteins and savory elements.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Pierres Sauvages begins with the direct pressing of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir grapes, which are then blended. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with 50% of the wine maturing in stainless steel tanks and the other 50% in large neutral oak casks (foudres). Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months on its lees in these vessels, contributing to its texture and complexity.