Les Pierres d’Aurèle is an estate located in Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, taken over in 2010 by Pierre-André Frot and his wife. A trained oenologist with experience in prestigious Bordeaux and Burgundy domaines, Pierre-André channels his passion and meticulous approach into crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines from the diverse clay-silica and limestone soils surrounding Chenonceaux. With vines aged from 15 to over 100 years and a rich palette of Loire varietals - from Sauvignon Blanc to the more local Pine
Presentation
Location
Oceanic with continental influence, tempered by the valleys of the Cher and the Loire.
Terroir
Limestone subsoil (Tufeaux). Clay-silica soil with a stony predominance (Perruches).
In the vineyard
Old vines over 50 years old. Single Guyot pruning. Natural grass cover between the rows. Second year of organic conversion.
Harvest
40 hL/ha on average.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested by selection. Vinification in stainless-steel tanks. Secondary fermentation on natural yeasts during alcoholic fermentation (Pétillant Naturel).
Ageing
Aged in the cellar for a minimum of 12 months on slats.
Varietal
Grolleau
Specifications
Alcohol content : 10 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Complex and aromatic nose with floral and gourmand notes. Broad, long finish ending with delicate hints of raspberry.
Food pairings
Serve between 8–10°C, either as an aperitif, with a fresh fruit salad, or with a red fruit dessert.
