COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Clos Henri
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Henri Solange is a Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Clos Henri, an estate owned by the Bourgeois family, who have a ten-generation winemaking history in Sancerre, France. This Blanc de Noirs is made exclusively from 100% estate-grown, organically farmed Pinot Noir grapes. The Bourgeois family established Clos Henri in Marlborough to leverage the region's unique terroir and continue their winemaking passion. The wine is named Solange in honor of Henri Bourgeois' wife.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine from Marlborough, a region famous for white wines.
Fact 02
Crafted by a French family with a 10-generation winemaking heritage.
Fact 03
Made from 100% estate-grown, organically farmed Pinot Noir.
Fact 04
Named 'Solange' to honor Henri Bourgeois' wife.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Clos Henri Solange is produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle. The 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes undergo whole-cluster pressing, with only the finest juice selected. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. The base wine is aged on fine lees for 10 months, with a portion in old oak. Secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, followed by a minimum of 18 months aging 'sur latte' before disgorgement. The vineyard is managed using organic and dry-farming techniques.
