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If the famous Chablis was planted with Sauvignon Blanc, this is how its wines should have been. Denis Jamain's "Les Pierres Plates" from tiny Reuilly in the Loire shares the marine fossil-rich, limestone soils of Chablis, giving a great expression of Sauvignon Blanc in the region. In "Les Pierres Plates" the word minerality is an experience giving the wine a taut feel but at the same time the fresh, vibrant and aromatic fruit of the Sauvignon can't help but pop out in the foreground as well. Unique precision of expression, freshness and smoky mineral character, in one of the best examples of Sauvignon Blanc of the Loire on a consistent basis with excellent value for money.
"Les Pierres Plates" comes from the homonymous vineyard in Reuilly on limestone soils filled with fossilized shells in an area that was once the bottom of a large sea. The vineyard is biodynamically farmed and in the winery interventions are minimal, highlighting the specificity of the terroir. Pulsating, lemony fruit, on a nose of crystal clarity with elegant herbal notes and minerality reminiscent of chakmakotra. Tight and austere on the palate, with characteristic freshness and liveliness. The fruit is balanced with the smoky mineral sensation with neither of them prominent. Direct, straightforward, clean, approachable and precise in its expression.
An awesome balance of freshness and oxidative character, a hint of honey aromas and richness reminiscent of the equally wonderful sparkling wines from the Chenin Blanc variety. Indigene does not want or resemble champagne in any way. The slow second fermentation in the bottle, which can last for over six months, contributes to the complexity of the wine,...
