Domaine de la Pierre Gravée : Momentum 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Vouvray "Momentum" 2022 from Domaine de la Pierre Gravée

Tasting notes

Colour
White in colour, this wine reveals a pale yellow hue enhanced by brilliant highlights.

Nose
Remarkably complex, the bouquet reveals aromas of roasted pear, ripe mirabelle plum, orange zest and acacia honey, all underscored by citrus notes. A lovely tension emerges through hints of chamomile infusion and smoky flint.

Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, the palate offers a silky, caressing texture, perfectly balanced by lively acidity and beautiful ripeness. A saline energy and deep minerality intertwine with subtle spicy touches, leading to an exceptionally long, mineral finish punctuated by delicate notes of citrus and light honey.

Food and wine pairing

A true gastronomic wine, this cuvée pairs perfectly with warm oysters, herb-roasted white fish, or wild mushroom risotto. Its structure also allows it to enhance poultry in creamy sauce, duck with fruit, light meats such as veal or lamb, as well as aged goat cheeses.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate the "Momentum" 2022 cuvée, decanting and several hours of aeration are recommended. With great aging potential, this wine can be enjoyed now but will continue to evolve favourably until around 2035, or even beyond if stored under optimal conditions.

The masterful expression of a great white Vouvray wine

The estate

Founded in 2021 by Philippe Guyonnet, Domaine de la Pierre Gravée has quickly established itself as an ambitious reference in the Loire Valley. Located at the heart of the Vouvray appellation, the estate takes its name from the region's historic tuffeau caves. Drawing on his experience in Burgundy and the Mâconnais, the current owner brings a philosophy centred on extended aging and a pure expression of terroir. Certified organic, the estate favours low yields and agroforestry practices to produce wines of great depth.

The vineyard

The vines, averaging around fifty years of age, span approximately twelve hectares across several plots around the Vallée Coquette, west of the village of Vouvray. Planted on a windswept plateau with an ideal south-facing exposure for grape ripening and health, the vineyard rests on soils rich in ferruginous clay and flint, with a subsoil of calcareous tuffeau typical of the region. The estate is also home to "Petit Mont," a historic two-hectare enclosed plot.

The vintage

2022 offered excellent weather conditions in the region. Optimal sunshine throughout the summer season, combined with moderate rainfall, allowed the grapes to reach ideal ripeness. This warm season favoured perfect berry development without excessive sugar accumulation, ensuring remarkable balance.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates. They are pressed directly, and the juice is left to settle overnight for cold static settling. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in 228-litre French oak barrels, 10 to 15% of which are new. To preserve the wine's full tension, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. The "Momentum" 2022 cuvée is aged on fine lees in barrels for 24 months, with a mid-term racking, followed by blending and six months of refinement in tank, bringing the total aging period to 30 months.

Grape variety

Chenin Blanc (100%).