COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Clos Henri Vineyard
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Henri was established by the famous Henri Bourgeois family of Sancerre, France, bringing generations of French winemaking heritage to Marlborough's Wairau Valley. The estate utilizes high-density planting and organic farming to create site-specific wines that bridge Old World elegance with New World fruit purity. This 2024 vintage represents the estate's 24th season of producing organic, terroir-driven wines in New Zealand.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by the famous Henri Bourgeois family of Sancerre, bringing generations of French winemaking expertise to New Zealand.
Fact 02
Planted at ultra-high density (up to double the Marlborough standard) to force vines to compete and dig deeper for nutrients.
Fact 03
The 2024 vintage survived a historic 93-year drought, saved by the water-retaining properties of the estate's clay soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from 100% certified organic and biodynamically farmed estate vineyards. The wine is a blend of fruit grown on two distinct soil types: Otira Glacial Stones, which provide mineral drive, and Waimaunga Windblown Clays, which contribute mid-palate richness. Following harvest, the wine is fermented and aged on fine yeast lees to build texture and complexity, and clarified using natural clay-based bentonite and vegetable proteins.
