2017 Sancerre Pieuchaud Silex, Domaine Paul Prieur et Fils
Pieuchaud is a flinty-soiled lieu dit in the commune of Thauvenay in the south-east of the appellation. Luc decided to isolate this vineyard after noting it always produced fruit with great maturity whilst maintaining high acidity - the secret to single vineyard wines in his opinion. In 2017 it has enticing aromatics of white flowers and a whisper of smoky flint on the nose. The palate has such wonderful energy, and pronounced flintiness. Brilliant.