Henri Bourgeois Sancerre “ES-56”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- In the picturesque village of Saint-Satur, these old Sauvignon Blanc vines thrive in a rich flintstone terroir formed during the Eocene period, 56 million years ago.
- The cuvée “ES-56” honors this ancient Flint, reflecting the unique mineral essence that defines these exceptional wines.
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Elaboration: Fermentation partly in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and partly in Troncais oak barrels. Aged on fine lees for 12 months, with regular stirring of the lees for 7 to 8 months. After bottling, the wine rests in cellars for several months prior to release.
Tasting Notes: The “ES-56” white Sancerre offers incomparable balance and concentration. Its nose, with notes of gunflint and spices, is also reminiscent of Sauvignon flower and its sap. A proud, intense cuvée that will reveal all its elegance and finesse over the years.
PRESS
2023 – 93 Wine Enthusiast | 92 Wine Spectator | 92 James Suckling
2022 – 93 James Suckling | 92 Wine Spectator | 92 Wine Enthusiast | 92 Vinous
2020 – 95 Decanter | 91 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
For ten generations now the Bourgeois family has devoted its passion and values to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, becoming Sancerre’s most well-known producer. The company is now led by the current generation of the family – Jean-Marie and Remi Bourgeois. The winery and family base is the village of Chavignol, and Domaine holdings can be found on a mosaic of plots throughout Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Each plot is isolated and worked in respect of its origin to reveal, in the most precise and true way, the expression of its terroir, whether we are talking Kimmeridgian marls, flint, or limestone clay soils. We see this expressed in a dizzying array of bottlings, many of which are amongst the most sought after of their kind in the Loire each year.