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Loire Valley

Les Poëte - Touraine - Le S des Poëte - White - 2023

Characteristics

Country / Region: Loire Valley

Vintage: 2023

Name: AOP Touraine

Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 13 vol.

Color: White

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!

Wine:

Fresh and vibrant, the 2023 White Touraine Le S des Poëte bursts with passionfruit aromas—fragrant and expressive. The palate reveals a crisp, smooth Sauvignon Blanc, with a hint of zesty acidity and a touch of refined herbal notes, wrapped in a refreshing overall profile.

Vinification:

Traditional vinification, optimal harvest maturity, a wine that is 20% oak, the rest in vats.

Color:

Bright pale yellow with silver highlights.

Nose:

Fresh nose, very fragrant, exuberant, with a clear dominant of passion fruit in the aromas.

Palate:

A Sauvignon with a crisp, suave, lively profile, with a delicate, acidic aftertaste and overall freshness, with a light touch of noble herbs.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Perfect with salmon gravlax, whole squid a la plancha with Espelette chili flakes, seafood: grilled king prawns, langoustines in tempura,...

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

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.