Danse de Saint Guy O 2023 is a natural wine crafted by La Sorga, in the Languedoc region in France. This orange wine is made with Chenin Blanc, Terret Bourret, Mauzac and Muscat d’Alexandrie grapes.
Grown on pudding-stone soils in Castelreng, in the high Limoux valley, and clay-limestone soils in Marseillan, on the Thau Basin, a blend that brings together altitude and coastal influence.
The Chenin is left to soak, the Terret is directly pressed, and the Muscats and Mauzac are destemmed and macerated, with no added sulphites.
Winemaker tasting notes describe an intense nose of lime, green tea, and Granny Smith apple. The palate is described as concentrated and energetic, floral, with notes of acacia and pear, and a very taut finish typical of these great high-altitude terroirs.
Who is Anthony Tortul and La Sorga?
Antony Tortul's La Sorga winery is one of the most cult operations in the Languedoc.
He started out buying grapes from local organic growers he trusted and has been doing it long enough that he now has some of his own vines too.
For those unaware, he was one of the original founders of the Brutal!!! label, alongside Escoda Sanahuja, Mendall and Rémi Poujol… in fact he was the one who designed the iconic label himself the very same night the whole thing came together, and that was after more than a whole night's drinking!
La Sorga wines are raw, energetic and completely their own thing - no added sulphites and full of expression.
