2019 La Sorga Canoe

WINEMAKER: Antony Tortul
VARIETAL: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Len de l'El
REGION: Languedoc, FR
VITICULTURE: Organic/Biodynamic

From a vineyard in Villafranchiens sur Pézenas (vallée de l'Hérault), basalt soils. Marsanne (25 year old vines) 60%, Sauvignon blanc (10 year old vines) 40%, 22hl/ha. Whole bunch maceration of sauvignon blanc in the direct-pressed juice of marsanne for 60 days. Bergamot, mango and tropical fruits contrast with incredible salinity and freshness.

"Antony Tortul started La Sorga in 2008 as a pure négociant in Languedoc-Roussillon, sourcing organic or biodynamic grapes from old vineyards from Gaillac to Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Languedoc being his favourite vinous playground. Antony is extremely rigorous in his selection of vineyards and is always looking for exceptional terroirs. He works with over 40 vineyards of different soils, grape varieties and vine ages (between 25 to 110 years old) ... little wonder that he produces so many labels (and I only import a few of them!) Antony vinifies in his cellar in Béziers, with only wild fermentation, no fining or filtration nor added SO2." - Giorgio de Maria