Bernard Fleuriet et Fils - 'Les Pierres' Sancerre Blanc 2023

(Sancerre, Loire, France)

100% Sauvignon Blanc, a single vineyard bottling named after the Les Pierres vineyard, grown on flint soils and aged for one year in amphora. This is an incredible expression of the soil, it's very elegant and balanced with charming aromatics of tropical melon and elderflower, and a fine grained chalkiness. 

The Fleuriet estate started out as a mere 1.5ha of Sauvignon Blanc planted by Bernard in the early 90s, but as the family got more involved, they grew the estate to a sprawling 35ha of vines, planted across Sancerre and the Menetou-Salon region and encompassing all three (clay, soil and limestone) soils of the region. The vineyards are now certified both organic and biodynamic, producing low yields of an astonishing purity and quality.