Domaine Henri Bourgeois : Le Cotelin 2019

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Characteristics and tasting notes of Cotelin 2019 from Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a brilliant golden hue.

Nose
The bouquet reveals delicate aromas of lemon tart and gooseberry, enhanced by floral notes of honeysuckle and chamomile.

Palate
On the palate, this wine captivates with its roundness and rich, unctuous texture. The slightly toasted notes harmonize perfectly with a clear, crisp minerality, offering a generous finish with toasty accents.

Food and wine pairings

This white Sancerre pairs ideally with white meats and fish. It matches perfectly with aged or roasted cheeses. For more specific pairings, try sole fillets with tarragon sauce or roast chicken with chestnuts.

A single-vineyard Loire white wine from Kimmeridgian marls by Domaine Henri Bourgeois

The estate

Established in 1950 by Henri Bourgeois in Chavignol, this Loire family estate continues a Sancerre winemaking tradition dating back to 1696 spanning more than ten generations. Under the leadership of Jean-Marie, Arnaud, Lionel, and Jean-Christophe Bourgeois, the property cultivates over 70 hectares in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, specializing in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. The Henri Bourgeois estate is distinguished by its exceptional parcels such as La Côte des Monts Damnés and its organic certification obtained in 2023.

The vineyard

"Le Cotelin" is a Sancerre wine from the "Maimbray" plot, located in the northwest of the Sancerre appellation. This 1.23-hectare vineyard, planted in 1989, sits on characteristic Kimmeridgian marls.

Vinification and aging

Hand-harvested at perfect ripeness after tasting the berries. Slow and gentle pressing for 3 hours, followed by natural cold settling for 5 days with daily stirring. The alcoholic fermentation extends over 4 weeks, divided between stainless steel tanks for one-third and 600-liter demi-muids for the remaining two-thirds. The total aging of this white Sancerre wine is 12 months, including stirring of the wines in barrels until Christmas, complemented by a minimum bottle aging of 12 months.

Grape variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc.