Clos Henri : Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2023

Tasting characteristics and serving advice for Clos Henri 2023 Pinot Noir

Tasting

Nose
The nose combines fruity aromas (cherries, freshly pressed plums) with hints of licorice.

Palate
Combining power and concentration, the palate charms with notes of cherry liqueur and firm tannins, along with a textural grip.

A refined and complex New Zealand Pinot Noir

The estate

Nestled on the foothills of the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, Clos Henri is a leading New Zealand estate managed by a Sancerre icon: the Famille Bourgeois, winegrowers for 10 generations. Eager to reveal the finest terroirs of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, Rémi and Jean‑Marie Bourgeois set out to explore the world in search of a rare gem. After a long search, the family chose New Zealand, founding Clos Henri in 2000. Today, the estate encompasses 110 hectares of vines, with 42 hectares certified organic.

The vineyard

Blessed with glacial soils, the estate boasts one of the most diverse terroirs in the Marlborough Valley. Shaped by three distinct geological periods, the soils are composed of layers of wind‑blown clays and rounded river stones.

Winemaking and aging

Clos Henri Pinot Noir begins fermentation in stainless steel before maturing in French oak barrels for 11 months.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir.