Les Poëte - Pouilly-Fumé - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Pouilly-Fumé is already showing beautifully, with intense aromas of wisteria and a subtle touch of oak, reflecting the perfect ripeness of Sauvignon Blanc and expertly managed partial barrel fermentation. The palate is flavorful and precise, with a focused, vibrant profile that remains balanced and refreshing. Ready to enjoy now, it pairs wonderfully with salmon gravlax or seafood.

Vinification:

Traditional vinification, optimum ripeness of the harvest, a wine that is 20% oak, the rest in vats.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Fresh and exceptionally pure, with pronounced mineral aromas and hints of crushed stone, intertwined with floral and citrus notes.

Palate:

A flavorful cuvée with a subtle saline character, offering a refined, concentrated, and clean profile, all wrapped in impressive depth and elegance.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

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

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France, a prestigious French wine guide), Les Poëte continues its meteoric rise, producing some of the most ambitious wines in the Loire Valley. Guillaume Sorbe's unwavering commitment to crafting exceptional white wines in Quincy and Reuilly is undeniable—no other cuvées in the region achieve this level of precision and depth.

A sommelier who trained in some of the finest restaurants, Sorbe returned to his family’s land to create wines of true excellence. With a small estate of just over 6 hectares and a meticulous, garden-like approach to viticulture, every detail is carefully considered to deliver unparalleled quality. A true virtuoso of the Loire Valley.