Jean-Yves Peron Pierra Menta White 2023

Type: White 
Producer: Jean Yves Peron
Country: France
Region: Savoie
Grape: Gringet
Year: 2023
Farming: Biodynamic

This is an exceptional dry white wine from Savoie, produced by Jean-Yves Péron. Produced using organic and biodynamic methods, and grown on natural shale plots near Albertville, Pierra Menta is made from the Gringet grape variety. The winemaker plans to plant more of this ancient grape variety until he reaches half a hectare.

Gringet, which makes up 100% of Pierra Menta, is a white grape variety native to Haute-Savoie, historically linked to the commune of Ayse, near Bonneville. Jean-Yves Péron's vines are planted near Albertville, on a south-facing plot of mica schist. Gringet, long confined to the Bonneville region, traditionally produces low-alcohol, high-yield sparkling wines. This is an interesting grape variety that produces fruity, low-alcohol wines with quince notes and strong minerality. The Pierra Menta gringets macerate for 15 days in carbonic acid with punching down, then are aged for a year in new 300-liter barrels, some new and the rest from two wines.

The quince is present from the start, and the minerality superbly supports this note. White fruits, florality, plenty of structure, and beautiful acidity. Incredible length as well… "One of the most beautiful wines I've made this year," confides Jean-Yves. We thank him and move on to the food and wine pairings: fish, seafood, oysters, or the delicious Olio di Serra spreads. Not to mention the hummus and baba ghanouj from Terroirs du Liban.