Domaine Henri BourgeoisSancerre Blanc Cuvee d'Antan 2020

Product code: 15460
£46.75 inc VAT
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Sancerre
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Raymond Bourgeois
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Loire
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Sancerre
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Raymond Bourgeois
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Product Notes

Domaine Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Blanc Cuvee d'Antan is a luxurious French wine encapsulating exquisite tastes of the Sancerre region. This elegant, nuanced wine boasts a vibrant golden hue with a complex bouquet of citrus fruits and flinty mineral notes. The textured palate reveals flavours of ripe lemon and tart apples balanced with a refreshing acidity. It finishes with a lingering crisp minerality, reflecting the fine limestone soils it was cultivated on. This wine truthfully embodies traditional winemaking methods, illuminating the distinctive character of its Sauvignon Blanc grape. Matured for 8-10 months, it is the epitome of celebrated French viticulture.

About the Winery

Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Situated in the serene, sloping surroundings of the Loire Valley in the heart of France, Domaine Henri Bourgeois winery exudes a charm that is second to none. Celebrated as a significant player in the French viticultural landscape, the winery has garnered a stellar reputation in the art of winemaking over its ten generations of dedicated winegrowers.

The emblematic winery was founded well over four centuries ago, and today it stands as a befitting tribute to the Bourgeois family’s passion and commitment to the craft of winemaking. Their unyielding dedication to quality has rewarded Domaine Henri Bourgeois with numerous awards, establishing a name synonymous with excellence.

Spanning an undulating vineyard area of 72 hectares, the winery is home to some of the most diverse and finest grape varieties. Talk about Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé - the prized jewels of the winery. This intricate blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes happens to be the foundation of their richest, most sophisticated wines.

The winery thrives on the principles of sustainability. They advocate a philosophy of minimal intervention, using organic methods to allow the true character of the terroir to be genuinely expressed in every bottle.

At Domaine Henri Bourgeois winery, visitors can indulge in a vineyard tour that sheds light on the journey of their beloved grapes from vine to bottle. The adventurous can also explore the labyrinthine, centuries-old cellars where bottles age gracefully. A tasting session follows, during which connoisseurs and novices alike can delve into the complex layers and notes of the winery’s offerings.

In essence, whether you're a sommelier in pursuit of authentic French wine or a casual wine enthusiast, you will find the offerings of Domaine Henri Bourgeois enchanting. Their story, steeped in tradition and filled with passion is an undoubted testament to the transformative power of winemaking. At this winery extraordinary prowess converges with tradition creating an unparalleled celebration of French wine, is simply not to be missed.

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