Description

Domaine Joël Delaunay “Casca Macération de Soif” Sauvignon Blanc Vin Orange

🏷️ Summary

An intriguing and textural orange wine from the Loire Valley, Domaine Joël Delaunay “Casca Macération de Soif” is crafted from Sauvignon Blanc with extended skin contact. Bold, aromatic and refreshingly structured, this vin orange combines citrus intensity with savoury complexity — perfect for adventurous wine lovers and versatile food pairings.

🍇 Tasting Notes

Deep amber to copper in colour, this orange wine opens with an expressive bouquet of orange peel, apricot, quince, wild herbs and light spice. The palate is textured yet vibrant, with layers of citrus fruit, dried stone fruit, gentle tannin grip and a compelling savoury finish. A refreshing acidity balances the richness, making this a memorable and distinctive expression of skin-contact Sauvignon Blanc.

🍽️ Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with Mediterranean mezze, roasted root vegetables, grilled fish with spice, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses and charcuterie. Also great with Asian fusion cuisine and dishes with bold herbs or citrus components. Serve slightly cool at 10–12 °C to highlight its aromatic breadth and texture.

🏡 Winemaking & Story

Produced by Domaine Joël Delaunay, a family-run estate in the Touraine AOC of France’s Loire Valley, this wine embraces a natural-inspired, minimal-intervention philosophy. “Casca Macération de Soif” (“thirst for maceration”) gets its name from extended skin contact during fermentation — a technique more common in orange wine production — which adds texture, complexity and depth while preserving freshness.

The grapes are hand-harvested, then fermented with native yeasts on their skins to extract colour, phenolic structure and aromatics. The result is an orange wine that’s simultaneously vibrant, savoury and intriguing — a distinct take on Sauvignon Blanc that reflects both the Loire terroir and the growing interest in skin-contact whites.

⚙️ Product Details

• Producer: Domaine Joël Delaunay

• Region: Touraine AOC, Loire Valley, France

• Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc (skin-contact)

• ABV: ~12%

• Style: Orange wine — skin-contact white

• Closure: Cork or screw cap (varies by vintage)

• Bottle Size: 75 cl

• Allergens: Contains sulphites

• Dietary Info: Suitable for vegetarians & vegans

• Serving Temp: 10–12 °C

• Aging Potential: Enjoy now or over the next 2–5 years