Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

The first sip of Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Blanc is like a cool breeze over limestone hills, instantly awakening your senses with its vibrant citrus and flinty minerality. Crafted in the heart of France’s Loire Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc captures the region’s signature tension between zesty grapefruit, green apple, and a whisper of fresh-cut grass. With an alcohol by volume of 13.00%, it delivers crisp refreshment without overwhelming the palate, making it an ideal companion for tangy goat cheese or briny oysters. Each glass reflects the terroir-driven purity that defines Sancerre, offering a lively yet elegant experience that lingers long after the last drop.

Producer Information: Henri Bourgeois

Henri Bourgeois is a family-owned wine producer rooted in the village of Chavignol, at the heart of France’s Loire Valley, where they have cultivated vineyards for ten generations. Founded in the early 20th century, the estate has become synonymous with Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of these limestone-rich hillsides through meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention winemaking. Their philosophy centers on sustainable viticulture and precise parcel selection to highlight subtle differences between microclimates within their holdings. Beyond their flagship Sauvignon Blancs, Henri Bourgeois crafts elegant Pinot Noir reds from Sancerre as well as Menetou-Salon wines that showcase regional typicity. The family also extends its expertise internationally with Clos Henri in Marlborough, New Zealand, where they apply Loire Valley techniques to new world soils for distinctive Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir expressions.