2017 Clos Henri (Henri Bourgeois) Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
94JS
90WE
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James Suckling
Reviewed August 2019Nicely defined, grassy lemon-pith aromas here with a gently flinty edge and dried mangoes. The palate has composed, long, fresh and focused fruit with elegance and concentration nicely pared together.
Professional Reviews
90
Wine Enthusiast
In line with this biodynamic winery's attempts to reflect site and vintage as truly as possible, the 2017 Sauvignon is clearly from a cool year. Medium-gold in hue, the restrained nose is a quiet medley of citrus, tomato leaf, flint, salted nuts and toast, thanks to barrel maturation for a portion of the fruit. The palate is highly textural. There's very little fruit here (for a brighter, more approachable SB this vintage, try this producer's Petit Clos wine), and the finish feels like biting into a grape seed. But balance and complexity promises more interest in the coming years. Drink 2020–2025. (CP)
Notes
Founded in 2000 by brothers Remi and Jean-Marie Bourgeois, the sons of famed Sancerre producer Henri Bourgeois, Clos Henri specialize in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Winery note: "An elegant and restrained wine, the delicate nose unfolds to reveal flint, white peach and fresh lemon zest. Fleshy, white stone fruits and extended lees ageing imbue the palate with a richness, while the core minerality leaves a precise and focused finish." *Biodynamic*
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| SKU | 1431170 |