Terre de Silex 2022
Vignobles Berthier • Loire Valley
"The purest expression of flint: a vertical and profound Sauvignon Blanc, where minerality manifests in electric freshness and unparalleled elegance."
Liquid Geology: The Power of Silex
Terre de Silex is not just a wine; it is a fragment of the Loire’s geography bottled by the Berthier family. The plots situated on silex (flint) soils retain solar heat and transfer to the grape a sense of crystalline purity and smoky notes of "gunflint." This Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its indomitable character, offering a tension that only the best terroirs of Coteaux du Giennois and Sancerre can achieve.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Vignobles Berthier
- Origin: Coteaux du Giennois / Sancerre, Loire Valley, France.
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
- Terroir: Clay soils with high flint content.
- Aging: On fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow color with straw-colored and steely highlights. Absolutely bright and clean in the glass.
Nose: High aromatic precision. Citrus notes (pink grapefruit, lime) and white fruits unfold over an unmistakable background of gunpowder and scorched stone—the undeniable signature of silex.
Palate: Frank and direct entry. It is a vertical wine, where vibrant acidity guides the entire palate. Saline, long, and deeply mineral finish that invites a second sip.
3. Style Analysis
MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
ELECTRIC TENSION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
BODY [ ● ● ● ○ ○ ]
SALINE PERSISTENCE [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. Pairing and Service
Seafood Gastronomy: Ideal companion for fresh oysters, scallop carpaccio, citrus ceviche, or mussels marinara.
The Regional Classic: There is no better pairing than Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.
Premium Service: Enjoy strictly between 10°C and 12°C to avoid muting its mineral complexity.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
What does silex soil contribute to Sauvignon Blanc?
Unlike limestone soils that provide roundness, flint grants an almost electric "tension" and unique smoky notes, known as pierres à fusil.
How long can it be stored?
Although delicious in its youth for its freshness, this wine has the necessary structure to evolve positively over the next 3 to 5 years in a cellar.