Clos Henri, Estate Sauvignon Blanc

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Clos Henri

Lime, grapefruit and kiwi aromas, rounded and well-balanced, with a rich, dense and juicy mouthfeel and pleasant minerality.

Producer Information

Henri Bourgeois and his sons are one of the most established winemakers in Sancerre. They were inspired to explore outside of the borders of what has already been done before. After 12 years of research, they discovered the ideal land in Marlborough, New Zealand, and as a result set up the Clos Henri Vineyard there.

Clos Henri crafts textural and elegant wines, capturing the intense Marlborough character with the aim to reveal the identity of the Clos Henri Terroir and a true sense of place in the wines.

Wine Making

Clos Henri uses natural methods from the vineyard to the winery, practices dry farming and is a proud member of MANA: Marlborough Natural Winegrowers. The estate has been fully certified organic by the harvest of 2013.

The entire vineyard is high densely planted, forcing the vines to compete with one another, resulting in highly concentrated grapes. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit purity and flavour, it was then aged on fine yeast lees for three months. Lees stirring over this time allows the wine to stabilise naturally, enabling them to fine the wine only once before a light, non-sterile filtration. This extended lee contact also helps the wine to gain roundness and texture.

Tasting Note

Lime, grapefruit and golden kiwi on the nose. Fresh, well-balanced and round on the palate offering a rich, dense and juicy mouthfeel, dominated by exotic fruits and a pleasant mineral note.

Food Matching

Treat yourself with this one and pair with oysters, lobster, halibut or rich and creamy chicken dishes.

Technical Details

Colour White
Style Still
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Abv 13.5%
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Body Medium
More Features Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Sustainable, Natural
Oak Ageing None
Closure Type Screw Cap
Case Size 6
Unit Size 75 CL
Sulphites Low
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Price : £17.17