In the glass
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
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Bouillabaisse
Saline minerality meets saffron-fennel broth; the wine's body holds up to white fish stew. -
Brandade de morue
Almond and anise on the palate find harmony with salt cod and olive oil. -
Grilled langoustines with herb butter
Saline lift and fennel notes echo grilled shellfish and herb butter.
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.
- 2001 — First vintage of Les Pierres d'Argent
Facts
- Producer
- Château de Lascaux
- 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.