Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles Florès

Florès feels like a wine in motion... bright, open, and full of quiet energy. It carries the idea of flourishing in every sense: growth, ease, and a kind of effortless generosity that reveals itself more with time in the glass. The name also nods to the Indonesian island and sea of the same name, a place shaped by warmth and water, an echo of this wine’s character.

From the vineyards of the Loire Valley, this is a pure expression of Grolleau Gris. At Domaine Les Hautes Noëlles, the focus is on preserving freshness and aromatic lift, allowing the grape’s naturally expressive side to shine through with minimal intervention. The result is a wine that feels immediate, but never simple.

Grolleau Gris brings a distinctive hue, soft yellow with a faint pink tint and a fragrant, lifted profile. Florès opens with aromas of grapefruit and exotic fruits, layered with a gentle touch of white pepper that adds a subtle edge. On the palate, it arrives lively and inviting, with a supple, rounded fruit core that quickly expands into something more generous and flowing.

There’s a delicate balance here: fruit-forward and expressive, yet finishing with a light, refined bitterness that keeps everything in focus. The nose remains open and sun-kissed, driven by yellow and tropical fruit tones that evolve as the wine breathes.

Best served cool rather than cold, Florès is made for easy, unforced moments, shared, relaxed, and best enjoyed within its youthful fruit-driven window.