COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
100% Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Henri Bourgeois
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Baronnes by Henri Bourgeois is a white wine from the Sancerre appellation in the Loire Valley, France, produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine hails from the Henri Bourgeois estate, a family winery with a history dating back to 1650, spanning ten generations. The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated on hills and ridges characterized by clay and limestone chalk soils, a terroir known for imparting persistence and harmony. The 2024 vintage experienced challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, which resulted in lower yields but is expected to yield fruit with enhanced concentration and freshness. The Bourgeois family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes revealing the distinct terroirs of Sancerre and expressing the nuances of their grape varieties through meticulous viticulture and precise winemaking.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Bourgeois family has been making wine for over 350 years.
Fact 02
The estate was a pioneer in Sancerre's single-vineyard winemaking.
Fact 03
Grapes are grown on hillsides with a specific clay-limestone soil mix.
Fact 04
The 2024 vintage faced challenging weather, resulting in a smaller harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Baronnes is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on clay-limestone soils in Sancerre. After harvest, the grapes undergo gentle pressing to preserve their aromatic qualities. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 15-18°C, a method chosen to maintain the wine's freshness and aromatic complexity. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for five months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This 'sur lie' aging contributes to the wine's texture and depth. The Bourgeois family employs meticulous viticulture, including organic practices and grassing of inter-rows, with a philosophy focused on expressing the unique terroirs of Sancerre.
