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Pierres Bleues
Stéphane Rocher
Vintage & Drinking Window
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Drinking Window
2025-2028
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Vintage Notes
Details on the growing season would be beneficial to understand vintage-specific qualities.
AI Confidence: 85%
$25.00 - $35.00 USD
91/100Outstanding
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Grape Varieties
Style: Classic Burgundy Pinot Noir.
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Notes
Clean, refreshing finish with persistent mineral notes and soft tannins
Medium-bodied palate with fresh acidity, showing flavors of red berries, earthy minerals, and subtle spice
Aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, and gooseberry mingle with flinty minerality and subtle hints of boxwood.
Deep ruby red color with medium intensity, typical of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc
Flavors of citrus fruit and wet stone lead to a long, persistent finish with a saline edge.
Aromatic profile featuring red fruits like raspberry and red currant, with herbal notes of bell pepper and graphite minerality
Professional Ratings
Wine Spectator: 91/100
Serving Recommendations
Temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F)
Decanting: Not recommended
Food Pairing:
Grilled vegetables with herbs
Roasted chicken or guinea fowl
Grilled fish with lemon
Goat cheese salad
Asparagus risotto
Charcuterie and pâtés
Soft goat cheese from Loire Valley
Oysters
Winemaking & Vineyard
Production Notes:
The Stéphane Rocher Pierres Bleues is crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to express itself. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and aromatic purity.
Vineyard Details:
Sourced from select parcels within the Sancerre appellation, known for their 'silex' (flint) soils, which impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.
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Fun Facts (1)
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The Loire Valley's signature minerality comes from its schist and limestone soils, which is why Pierres Bleues literally translates to "Blue Stones" – a nod to the distinctive blue-tinged slate that gives this blend its flinty, saline character you'll notice on the finish.
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