COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Comte Henry D'Assay
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Argiles à Silex is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Pouilly-Fumé AOC in the Loire Valley, France, produced by Comte Henry D'Assay. The wine originates from vineyards located around the hill of Saint-Andelain in Tracy-sur-Loire, characterized by a soil mix of flint, limestone, marls, and sands, as indicated by its name 'Clays with Flint'. The 2024 vintage was marked by significant climatic challenges, including heavy rainfall and mildew, resulting in very low yields but high-quality grapes. Comte Henry D'Assay, drawing on his family's long history in Pouilly-Fumé and his previous role at Château de Tracy, established his own négociant business to highlight the diverse expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, working with select growers.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Argiles à Silex' translates to 'Clays with Flint', highlighting the vineyard's soil composition.
Fact 02
The 2024 vintage faced extreme mildew pressure, leading to historically low yields.
Fact 03
The wine's profile is noted to be reminiscent of the high-acidity 2021 vintage.
Fact 04
Comte Henry D'Assay's project focuses exclusively on Sauvignon Blanc.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Argiles à Silex is vinified from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes preserving the grape's natural characteristics and the influence of the terroir. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain the wine's aromatic purity and vibrant acidity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, further ensuring that its freshness and distinctive minerality are retained. The harvest for the 2024 vintage was particularly challenging due to adverse weather, leading to low yields but resulting in grapes of high aromatic quality.
