The Saouma’s purchased a desolate plot of land in Orange in 2011. A minimal intervention approach combined with the image of the original barren land inspired the name of the wine, INOPIA, which translates to “made from nothing” in Latin.
Rich and complex on the nose (and you wouldn’t be wrong if you mistake this for a young white Burgundy), orchard fruits such as pear and apricot and white peach blossoms leap out of the glass. Opulent and textured on the palate, with ripe stone fruits, honey, and minerals. A truly over-achieving Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc. Mostly Grenache Blanc, along with a touch of Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Viognier.
A serious, well-packed white, with density to its juicy apple and melon flavors, flanked by toasted acacia, warm spices and heather on a full frame. Earthy underpinnings emerge with time in glass, adding complexity on the salty, rich finish, with notes of hazelnut. A beam of savory acidity maintains good tension. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Roussanne. Drink now through 2027. 129 cases imported.
Rated 92/100 Wine Spectator
