Orphée VdF 2019

Wine Description for Orphée VdF 2019 by Les Poëte

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with delicate silvery reflections – a wine that promises intrigue from the moment it touches the glass.

Nose

The bouquet is defined by striking minerality: oyster shell and yeasty notes meet fresh citrus fruit, crisp apple, white currant and a whisper of fennel. This is a wine that demands time – the decanter is not a luxury here, but essential.

Palate

Full-bodied, juicy and possessing remarkable power for a Sauvignon Blanc: delicate fruit sweetness opens the composition, before vibrant acidity and a delicate, almost unexpected tannin take command of the structure. The density is impressive, yet never heavy-handed – precision and texture maintain an elegant balance.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral, with lingering citrus freshness. A finish that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from parcels in Chery, in the heart of Reuilly on the Loire. The soils are complex: clay-limestone dominates, complemented by pebbles and red sand – a terroir that bestows upon Sauvignon Blanc its distinctive mineral depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Sauvignon Blanc from Guillaume Sorbe, spontaneously fermented and subsequently aged for three years – predominantly in used 400- and 600-litre barrels, supplemented by tank ageing. An élevage that creates depth without masking the wine’s original character. Declared as Vin de France since 2018.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with crostini with celeriac salad, goat’s cheese and orange mint, delicate sea bream from the oven with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts or hearty Lorraine bacon tart with rocket salad.

Special Notes

Be sure to decant and serve in large glasses – oxygen is this wine’s friend. A Sauvignon Blanc that elegantly defies conventional expectations and demonstrates what patient ageing can draw from a great vineyard site.