Les Vins de la Madone - IGP Urfé Sauvignons Gris & Blanc 2023
Loire
White
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Drink
1*Étoile
Hachette
"A superb blend of Sauvignons on volcanic terroir, with impressive freshness".
"Sauvignons gris (60%) and blanc blended to give this volcanic white a clean, frank nose of fresh fruit, citrus in particular, and white flowers. On the palate, roundness and liveliness, suppleness and lightness; in short, balance and a profile that's easy to love." (Le Guide Hachette 2025). This cuvée is sure to charm you!
Features
Estate
Les Vins de la Madone
Cuvée
Sauvignons Gris & Blanc
Vintage
2023
Designation
IGP Urfé
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
60% Sauvignon gris et 40% Sauvignon blanc
Terroirs
Soils 100% basalt (volcanic rock), eastern exposure of the Purchon Champdieu volcano
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter)
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, no sulfiting, use of indigenous yeasts, no malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright light gold colour
Nose
Aromas of mango, freshly cut pear and a hint of citrus fruit.
Mouth
Grassy but fresh, with a passion fruit finish and flinty notes typical of volcanic terroirs.
Serve
Fresh, between 12° and 13°C, fragile juice, drink during the day once the bottle has been opened.
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with summer buffets and oysters, or with charcuterie and cheese, exotic fruit desserts...
Les Vins de la Madone
IGP Urfé
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (Guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Sauvignon gris (60%) and blanc blended to produce this volcanic white with a clean, straightforward nose of fresh fruit, citrus in particular, and white flowers. On the palate, roundness and liveliness, suppleness and lightness; in short, balance and a profile that's easy to love.
About the domain :
Gilles Bonnefoy created his estate from scratch in 1997, planting vines from 2001 to 2016 and setting up the winery in 2004. Today, a 10.5-hectare biodynamic estate, set on the outskirts of 2 volcanoes: La Madone and Le Pigeonnier.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Les Vins de la Madone is one of the most exciting experiences in Côtes du Forez, a discreet appellation located between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, at the gateway to the Livradois-Forez natural park. Gilles Bonnefoy strives to capture the sparkling purity of fruit, both in his Gamay reds and in his whites (IGP d'Urfé), a Roussanne and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This radiance, drawn from granite and volcanic soils, is achieved through biodynamic vineyard management (certified in 2008) and vinification partly in whole bunches, with ageing exclusively in vats. This estate's star is firmly set.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. LAURENT H. Published on 23/11/2024
An excellent choice for analyzing a volcanic terroir and a lesser-known appellation and varietal associations. Turn the glass, smell, discuss if you're surrounded by purists...the bottle is empty. An excellent moment for sharing this wine
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Note and review by M. PELISSIER J. Published on 07/11/2024
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