Can a wine embody the soul of two worlds? Henri Bourgeois Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon is the answer to that question: a white wine born from the soils of Marlborough, New Zealand, yet conceived with the spirit, philosophy, and artisanal precision of Sancerre (Loire Valley, France).
Behind this vibrant white lies a tale of exploration, heritage, and love for the land, initiated by a family who, after generations of cultivating the slopes of the Loire, decided to cross hemispheres to rediscover terroir in its wildest state.
For over 10 generations, the Bourgeois family has made their name synonymous with excellence in Sancerre. It all began with Henri, who took a chance on hills then little recognized in Chavignol. His intuition and faith in the vineyard marked the beginning of a winemaking adventure. With that same passion, the family established Clos Henri Estate, their property in Marlborough, New Zealand, transferring their meticulous viticulture and philosophy of environmental respect to a new landscape, where the glacial stones and clays of Wither and Broadbridge met their match.
The result is this organic sauvignon blanc, a pure expression of the vineyard and French savoir-faire. Sourced from vines aged between 10 and 18 years planted at high density, the wine reflects the mineral and vibrant character of the soil. Cultivated with ecological practices and dry farming, the roots delve deeply, capturing the purest expression of the terroir, and the fruit becomes concentrated. After a gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel, the wine rests on its fine lees for three months, developing a complex texture and natural balance.
Fresh, delicately fruity, with notes of white and citrus fruit, a hint of herbaceousness, and an electrifying minerality, Henri Bourgeois Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon is precision, freshness, and depth.
Perfect for sharing at sunset, with Asian cuisine, goat cheeses, white fish, or simply in good company, this wine invites you to experience the connection between hemispheres. Each glass pays tribute to the biodiversity of the Marlborough valley, the family's French roots, and the beauty of mindful viticulture. It is a love story between the land, the wine, and those who tend to it.