Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise 2022
Henri Bourgeois · Domaine Henri Bourgeois, Chavignol, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
The Bourgeois family has been cultivating Sancerre vines for more than ten generations, and La Bourgeoise is the expression that captures everything the appellation stands for. When people discover that Sauvignon Blanc this complex and age-worthy exists in France, their relationship with the grape changes permanently. This is the wine that makes you understand why Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc occupies a category of its own — one that rewards patience and educated appreciation in equal measure. Serve at 10°C with nothing in the way.
Nose
Classically Sancerre — gooseberry, white grapefruit, cut grass, white flowers, a flinty mineral streak, lemon curd
Palate
Vibrant and precise — crisp citrus, green apple, grapefruit pith, mineral chalk, nettle, white peach, a long mouthwatering acidity
Finish
Elegant, dry, and very long — mineral, lime zest, white flower
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Blend
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Chavignol Spritz: 4 oz Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise · 1 oz elderflower cordial · 2 oz chilled sparkling water · thin cucumber slices. Build in a large wine glass over ice, stir gently.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Fresh Crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese with a drizzle of honey — the regional pairing is textbook, and it works every time.
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