At a glance

Producer

Henri Bourgeois

Region

Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

Grape variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

€23-€30

Tasting profile

Crisp lemon zest, green apple, grapefruit, wet stone, delicate florals, hints of flint and chalk. Vibrant and precise, linear mineral structure.

Evolution: Becomes more expressive and integrated in 1-2 years; mid-palate rounds out, core aromatics deepen. Mineral and subtle smoky undertones increase. Some honey and beeswax may develop with age.

At peak: Bright, focused fruit with an elegant mineral ‘bite’, tension between citrus and stone; finish will gain complexity, saline and chalky notes will intensify.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

12.5-13% ABV

Aging potential

3-6 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2028

Optimal window

2025 to 2029

Current status

Too Young - Just Released

Current condition

Very youthful, energetic, primary fruit-forward; best to wait several months for ideal integration

2024 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Argilo-Calcaire & Silex is crafted for both immediate freshness and graceful short-to-mid-term development. The interplay between Sancerre's two main soil types (limestone-clay and silex/flint) gives structure and vibrant minerality. It typically reaches peak aromatic depth and harmony after 1-2 years in bottle, with full complexity up to around 4 years after vintage.

Food pairing

Perfect with fresh goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, poached white fish, sushi, asparagus, salads with vinaigrette, or goat cheese tart. Lovely with shellfish, herb-roast chicken, and light spring vegetable dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Henri Bourgeois emphasizes sustainable viticulture: cover cropping for biodiversity, minimal herbicide and pesticide use, solar energy for winery operations, recycling/reducing water consumption. Vineyards are hand-harvested, precise vineyard mapping to reduce inputs. Some eco-friendly packaging initiatives.

Henri Bourgeois is a family-run estate practicing sustainable winegrowing, focused on limiting chemical usage and encouraging natural balance in the vineyard. They have achieved HVE Level 3—France's highest state sustainability certification. Not fully organic (due to vintage variability and local regulations), but significantly minimize synthetic treatments. No reported biodynamic work. Efforts in solar energy and water management further improve footprint. Overall, the estate sits well above average for environmental care, though not at the absolute apex of sustainable or regenerative farming.