Ben says
★★ Great Wine “This light lemon coloured Sancerre looks steely from the off. Its aromas are a mix of pithy lemon, nettle and light notes of fennel. On the palate it’s zingy, punchy with a mix of citrus and herb notes like lemongrass and flinty, almost steely on the finish. Bright, fresh and yet long with fruit, this is very accomplished Sancerre. “
KEY POINTS
Varietal Sauvignon Blanc with 13.5% abv, selected from vines on the white slopes of Chavignol. Oak aged in barrel for five months on its fine lees.
Grown in: Sancerre, Loire, FRANCE.
Food Pairing
Broad but racy, this wine pairs well with flaky white fish and a butter sauce, served with steamed fine beans.
Disclosure & Price
Purchased at full RRP from Beckford Bottle Shop. Find in the UK for circa £26.
Reviewed and tasted: 07/06/2024
About the Producer
Domaine Henri Bourgeois has 72 hectares of small plot vineyards across the Sancerre AOC. The vines have been tended to by the family for 10 generations and the experience is reflected in the quality of its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
