Les Poëte - Vin de France - Argos - white - 2020

Wine:

Delicately floral with subtle wisteria notes, the 2020 Argos White is an elegant wine that opens with finesse. Its taut structure balances perfectly on the edge of ripeness, preserving the crisp character of the grape—a notable achievement, especially in this sunny vintage. The wine harmoniously combines vibrant fruit flavors with refreshing acidity, achieving a smooth yet precise balance enhanced by fine, bittersweet notes. Ideal with seafood, it is best enjoyed over the next three years.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested from 7 plots ranging in size from 0.07 ha to 0.65 ha, giving a total of 2.40 ha, fermented in vats and 400-litre and 600-litre barrels (one plot = 1 or more vats and barrels), vinified and matured in separate containers, aged for 12 to 18 months in vats and 400-litre and 600-litre barrels, blended at the end of the maturing process.

The vines, plants and soil are cultivated according to organic and biodynamic principles, without certification.

Color:

Pale, bright yellow.

Nose:

A fresh, highly floral nose with a hint of wisteria.

Palate:

This cuvée offers a ripe, taut profile with an almost mature edge, preserving the grape’s sharp character—a real asset in this sunny vintage. A sublime wine, perfectly balanced and supported by fine, appealing bitterness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

For the table, with shellfish in a delicate lemon butter sauce, fish, shellfish, grilled sea bass, etc.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

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.