Loire Valley
Les Poëte - Vin de France - Orphée - White - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: Vin de France
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate awarded 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
The 2020 White Orphée achieves a delicious, balanced serenity; it’s a wine of depth and impressive flavor, with a smooth evolution ahead in the coming years. It opens with floral notes, mint, and licorice, revealing a ripe, broad Sauvignon Blanc that retains its vibrancy. Long and complex, this wine is perfect for complementing richer dishes, like fish in sauce.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, organically and biodynamically cultivated. No certification.Color:
Bright pale yellow.Nose:
A mature nose underlined by notes of mint leaf and liquorice mixed with hints of flowers (wisteria).Palate:
A cuvée with a ripe, smooth, and expansive profile, revealing impressive length and complexity.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Fish in sauce, seafood, salmon gravelax, ceviche.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts
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.