Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites
Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites Grolleau Noir 2021
Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites Grolleau Noir 2021
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Grolleau Noir is one of the most widely planted grapes in the Loire. It takes its name from the French word grolle, or "crow." It's haunting title refers to the dark, almost black color of its fruit.
While intense in color, it produces very little in the way of tannins or phenolics. As such, it was traditionally cultivated as a filler wine. When vineyard yields are intentionally reduced, Grolleau's herbaceous flavor and powerful acid structure become concentrated, resulting in surprisingly playful, versatile wines that can stand well on their own.
About Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites
About Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites
Originally from the Loire-Atlantic part of France, Coralie and Anthony Rassin worked in various wines regions in France and abroad before settling in the appellation Montlouis. Here they took up the challenge to run their own vineyard and winery and put their experiences to work. In late 2015, they acquired the Montlouis estate, Domaine Flamand Deletang in St Martin Le Beau in its entirety. They renamed it Domaine Les Pierres Ecrites to make a new start while also giving a nod to the prior owner, whose grandfather was a famed archeologist of prehistoric drawings on stones in North Africa. Their main cuvée was called “Les Pierres Ecrites.” The Rassins do all vineyard work by hand and are in the process of adapting their pruning methods to put less stress on the vines by letting the sap flow more evenly. Yields are kept to a low 30 hl/ha. Their sites are vinified separately with native yeasts, with minimal SO2 added before bottling.
Region
Region
AOC Montlouis, Loire Valley, France
Variety
Variety
Grolleau Noir
Technical Details
Technical Details
