Pierres Sauvages
At a Glance
- Size: 1.90 ha (4.69 ac)
- Varieties: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: 40 years old on average
- Terroir: Quatenary alluvial soils in Bennwihr
- Viticulture: Organic and Biodynamic (certified)
- Vinification: Three varieties of Pinots are pressed directly and blended, indigenous yeast fermentation (50% in stainless steel tank and 50% in foudres). Aged for 9 months in tank, light filtration, and minimal sulfur at bottling.
Additional Info
2021 Vintage: Alcohol: 13.5%, Total sulfur: 40 mg/L, Residual sugar: 3.1 g/L.
2020 Vintage: Alcohol: 14.0%, Total sulfur: 46 mg/L, Residual sugar: 2.4 g/L.
2019 Vintage: Two versions this year! The Nature cuvée has no added sulfur and is not filtered.
2018 Vintage: Alcohol: 13.5%, Total sulfur: 39 mg/L, Residual sugar: 3.9 g/L, Total acidity: 5.48 g/L.
2017 Vintage: Alcohol: 13%, Total sulfur: 41 mg/L, Residual sugar: 3.4 g/L, Total acidity: 5.20 g/L.
2016 Vintage: Alcohol: 14.1%, Total sulfur: 44 mg/L.