Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023

The Clos Henri vineyard has been cultivated for several decades by the Bourgeois family, owners of the renowned Domaine “Henri Bourgeois” in the Loire Valley, creating magnificent Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé wines. Therefore, the name of the vineyard “Clos Henri” reflects its French roots. The term "clos" means a vineyard enclosed by a stone wall with a unique terroir, and “Henri” is the name of the founder of the Bourgeois winemaking dynasty. Special attention is paid to protecting the plants from direct sunlight throughout the season. For this purpose, special canopies are installed over the vines. Long cool nights and warm dry days allow the berries to reach optimal ripeness. The ripe grapes exhibit a rich aroma with tones of citrus, flowers, and lychee. Marlborough is the most important wine region in New Zealand. This status was achieved just 24 years after the first vines were planted in New Zealand. Sunny days alternate with clear cold nights, and dry autumn provides the berries with a long ripening period, which positively affects the taste qualities of the grapes. The symbol of the Clos Henri estate is the Church of Saint Solange, depicted on the label. The name of the church is symbolic: it is both the name of the patroness of the vineyards and a memory of Solange Bourgeois, the wife of Henri. This family business does much more than other wine producers in France. Constant exchange of ideas and creating important connections are the main steps toward achieving perfection. Their wines are a pursuit to create an ideal, elegant, flawless classic drink that brings true pleasure.