Les Poëte - Vin de France - Toison d'or - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

The 2019 white Vin de France Toison d’Or is a significant Pinot Gris, characterized by notes of white peach and apricot, with a lot of purity and restraint in its aging process that highlights the fruit well. The structure has tension, freshness, and a great depth of flavor, with a crisp and mouth-watering aspect of great finesse. It can be cellared for a few more years or paired with a cooked fish dish or even poultry.

Vinification:

Hand-picked, organic and biodynamic soil cultivation. No certification. Aged for 4 years.

Color:

Light gold.

Nose:

Lots of purity and freshness, underlined by aromas of white peach and hints of apricot. A wine with clean, precise aromas, supported by restrained ageing.

Palate:

Fine and elegant, this cuvée offers a pinot gris with a crisp, salivating appearance, revealing a mineral, chiseled mid-palate. An incomparable pinot!

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Enjoy at the table, with shellfish in fine lemon butter, fish, shellfish, grilled sea bass...and with goat's cheese if you leave it in the cellar.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts

With 2 stars from the RVF Guide, Les Poëte showcases a remarkable rise, and its wines rank among the most ambitious of the Loire. Guillaume Sorbe's commitment to creating exceptional wines in Quincy and Reuilly is now undeniable. No other cuvée from the area achieves such precision and richness!

A sommelier who has worked at some of the finest restaurants and returned to his family lands to produce outstanding cuvées, Guillaume Sorbe has certainly become the new powerhouse of the Loire. With a small area under vine, massal selection, and garden viticulture, everything here is precise, meticulous, and dedicated solely to quality.