At the table with Estate Sauvignon 2025
Oysters, sea bream ceviche, green asparagus or a fresh goat's cheese. Its grapefruit and exotic notes also liven up a summer salad.
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Estate Sauvignon 2025Clos Henri Vineyard
Description of Domaine Clos Henri Vineyard
Domaine Clos Henri Vineyard, established in the enchanting Marlborough region of New Zealand, represents the perfect alliance between French winemaking know-how and the richness of New Zealand terroirs. Founded by the Bourgeois family, famous for their vineyards in the Loire Valley, the estate is committed to biodynamic viticulture, aiming to produce authentic wines that express the singularity of their terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Sauvignon
The Cuvée Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a refined illustration of Sauvignon Blanc, a true signature of Marlborough. This wine reflects the estate's commitment to revealing the purity and aromatic intensity of the grape variety, through careful and respectful vinification. It highlights the distinctive character and freshness of Sauvignon Blanc, grown on an exceptional terroir.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Sauvignon Blanc charms with its explosive nose, offering a palette of aromas ranging from lively citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, to more exotic notes of passion fruit, complemented by a chiseled minerality and herbaceous touches. The balance between aromatic intensity and freshness is impeccable, inviting tasting.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Profile: A vibrant and elegant wine, characterized by refreshing acidity and a nice length on the palate. Its aromatic complexity and texture are highlighted by careful aging.
- Aging Potential: Although this Sauvignon Blanc is attractive in its youth for its liveliness, it also has the potential to evolve gracefully with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Perfect with seafood, fish dishes or summer salads, Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Sauvignon Blanc will enhance every meal with its brightness and complexity. Its distinctive character makes this wine an excellent choice for special occasions.
Where are we traveling?
MarlboroughNew Zealand
It lies at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, bordered by the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds to the north and by the foothills of the Richmond Ranges to the south. The vineyards stretch mainly across the alluvial plains of the Wairau Valley and the higher slopes of the Southern Valleys and the Awatere Valley, in a luminous landscape of stony terraces framed by snow-capped mountains. Its winemaking history is surprisingly recent: it all began in 1973, when Montana (now Brancott Estate) planted the first Sauvignon Blanc and Müller-Thurgau vines on land then thought too cold for viticulture. Success came swiftly, and the first vintage of Cloudy Bay, in 1985, sealed Marlborough's status as a global phenomenon that single-handedly redefined the style of Sauvignon Blanc. The climate is cool and sunny, with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, tempered by cool nights and dry winds coming down from the mountains, preserving razor-sharp acidity and strikingly intense aromas. Marlborough has established itself as the world capital of Sauvignon Blanc, producing explosive wines with notes of passion fruit, gooseberry and lime zest, complemented by increasingly respected elegant, fruity Pinot Noir, fresh, precise Chardonnay and traditional-method sparkling wines – proof of a region whose ambition now reaches far beyond its founding grape.
The little history of the country
New Zealand
Introduced in 1819, vine growing was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled there from January 1838 onwards to develop New Zealand's vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After setbacks caused first by phylloxera and then by the First World War, the vineyards began to expand again during the Second World War, when their area doubled.
Today, New Zealand has 10 main wine regions spread across the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The country's long, narrow shape means that vineyards are never more than 120 km from the coast, and most are much closer than that (with the exception of the semi-continental Central Otago region). A spine of mountains running down the centre of the country shields most of the main wine regions from the strong westerly winds off the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties". Because of these winds, there are few wine regions on New Zealand's west coast.
The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines are well established. Indeed, the country produces some of the best and most renowned Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it is no coincidence that New Zealand has made Sauvignon Blanc its emblem, just like its sheep, its kiwis and its legendary haka!
All about Estate Sauvignon 2025
At what temperature should Estate Sauvignon 2025 be served?
Between 10 and 12 °C.
How long can Estate Sauvignon 2025 be kept?
Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years, until around 2030. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Estate Sauvignon 2025?
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand.
What to serve with Estate Sauvignon 2025?
Estate Sauvignon 2025 pairs well with shellfish and white fish. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.