Les Poëte - Vin de France - Orphée - White - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 White Orphée achieves a delicious, balanced serenity; it’s a wine of depth and impressive flavor, with a smooth evolution ahead in the coming years. It opens with floral notes, mint, and licorice, revealing a ripe, broad Sauvignon Blanc that retains its vibrancy. Long and complex, this wine is perfect for complementing richer dishes, like fish in sauce.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, organically and biodynamically cultivated. No certification.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

A mature nose underlined by notes of mint leaf and liquorice mixed with hints of flowers (wisteria).

Palate:

A cuvée with a ripe, smooth, and expansive profile, revealing impressive length and complexity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish in sauce, seafood, salmon gravelax, ceviche.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts

Awarded 2 stars by RVF, Les Poëte has quickly become one of the Loire’s most ambitious estates. Guillaume Sorbe’s dedication to crafting remarkable whites from Quincy and Reuilly is unmatched; few wines in the region reach this level of precision and complexity.

A former sommelier who honed his skills at top establishments, Sorbe returned to his family vineyards to pursue excellence on his own terms. With a small 6-hectare estate and a meticulous, almost garden-like approach to viticulture, everything here is about quality. Sorbe is truly redefining what Loire wines can be.