Les Pierres d'Argent by Château de Lascaux

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon zest, white flowers, wild fennel

Palate: pear, almond, anise, saline minerality

Rolle-led white tribute to the silvery pebbles of the Lascaux terroir. Partial barrel ferment lends mid-palate texture without dominating the wine.

What it pairs with

Bouillabaisse Saline minerality meets saffron-fennel broth; the wine's body holds up to white fish stew.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
Brandade de morue Almond and anise on the palate find harmony with salt cod and olive oil.More wines for cod →
Grilled langoustines with herb butter Saline lift and fennel notes echo grilled shellfish and herb butter.More wines for prawns and shrimp →

With cheese

Pérail Our pick Pérail is milky and sweet, with a melting, creamy paste under a felted rind. A southern white blend fermented or raised wholly or partly in barrel has the roundness to match the paste, and a saline, mineral finish that keeps each bite fresh.

History

Les Pierres d'Argent (silver stones) is Château de Lascaux's white tribute to the calcareous pebbles that reflect silvery in summer rain. Rolle-led with Roussanne and Marsanne providing texture.

2001First vintage of Les Pierres d'Argent

Facts

Producer: Château de Lascaux · visiting guide
Grapes: Rolle, Roussanne, Marsanne
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: Partial barrel-fermentation in French oak, balance in stainless steel
ABV: 13.5%
Price: €15-22 at retail
Drinking window: 1-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2001
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Pierres d'Argent

What does Les Pierres d'Argent taste like?

White peach, lemon zest, white flowers and wild fennel on the nose; pear, almond, anise and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Les Pierres d'Argent?

Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. The partial barrel ferment gives it more longevity than a fully tank-aged white.

What food pairs with Les Pierres d'Argent?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical match; brandade de morue and grilled langoustines with herb butter are equally strong pairings.

What grapes are in Les Pierres d'Argent?

Rolle leads, with Roussanne and Marsanne providing texture. Partially barrel-fermented in French oak.

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