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 Vintage2012 Label 2 of 35 
TypeWhite
ProducerHenri Bourgeois (web)
VarietySauvignon Blanc
DesignationPetit Bourgeois
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionLoire Valley
SubRegionn/a
AppellationVal de Loire
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UPC Code(s)3365910009145, 336591009154

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2015 (based on 50 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Paul from the Oblong Table on 1/16/2015 & rated 90 points: The fruit jumps right out of the glass and into your mouth and taste buds. And this is from a guy that doesn't like white. (3148 views)
 Tasted by Paul from the Oblong Table on 7/13/2014 & rated 90 points: Almost 90. From a guy that doesn't like white. Sensational is where I'll start. Crisp and light and refreshing and delicious. Whew. I almost wished that it was warm here--and I liked fish. It hit the spot and was REFRESHING. Can I say more? (3668 views)
 Tasted by Anders Danielsen Lie on 6/12/2014 & rated 86 points: 2013-årgangen: middels rasepreget sauvignon blanc av den litt fyldige hyllebær-aktige sorten med obligate innslag av solbær og noe grønt. God, men mangler litt slankhet og snert. Kan sikkert brukes til laks, kylling og diverse. (3880 views)
 Tasted by ladyjane9 on 5/15/2014 & rated 88 points: This crisp, dry, light-coloured, acidic Sauvignon Blanc was a refreshing aperitif and very affordable. I recommend this for Summer meals and antipasti. (3845 views)
 Tasted by Rezy13 on 3/18/2014: Steely pale yellow green; lots of grass, gooseberry, chives, chalk, leaner fruit; grassy, tart, grapefruit pith, lean on the palate but varietally correct, long limestone finish; good. (4045 views)
 Tasted by yofog on 1/25/2014 & rated 88 points: Seashell and bitter grapefruit, very crushed rock and a little grassy. Killer qpr, they're undercharging for this. (1535 views)
 Tasted by BadOyster on 12/20/2013 & rated 90 points: A little more austere than the 2011, with more grass and hay on the finish, but still a nice French sauv blanc for the money. (1293 views)
 Tasted by Yagil on 12/13/2013 & rated 86 points: Grapefruit aroma and flavours, light bodied, light acidity, juicy, bitter finish. (1151 views)
 Tasted by henryd1 on 11/14/2013 & rated 83 points: Not bad, but there are surely sauvignon blancs this good at half the price. (1176 views)
 Tasted by NickBurwood on 11/4/2013 & rated 87 points: Le Cap Hotel Restaurant, Barneville-Carteret (Normandy).
Vin du Pays du Val de Loire. Refreshing stoned fruit aroma, flavour of firm peach with clean minerality and balanced acidity.
Excellent value for money, bonus point applied. DYA (1055 views)
 Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Very light yellow color; lemon grass, smoke, tart grapefruit nose; tart grapefruit, mineral, smoke palate; medium-plus finish (good value at about $12) 90+ points (365 views)
 Tasted by shaftlet on 9/18/2013 & rated 86 points: Pink grapefruit, cookie dough, sea shell with some chive and fennel on the nose. Ripe, round style.not as much cut as I would like, but well done especially for the price point. Round palate, if somewhat muddled or the vintage. Very good. (1034 views)
 Tasted by lovanc@outlook.com on 9/6/2013: Light weight but good flavor. Good acidity with a bitter citrus peel finish. (25 views)
 Tasted by Anders Danielsen Lie on 7/15/2013 & rated 86 points: rasepreget og fruktig sauvignon, ganske rik med god syre. Gjerne til kyllingretter. (635 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By David Lawrason
WineAlign (10/9/2013)
(Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc, Igp Vins De Pays Du Val De Loire white) Subscribe to see review text.
By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (9/30/2013)
(Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc, Igp Vins De Pays Du Val De Loire white) Subscribe to see review text.
By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2013, Issue #45, The Annual Loire Valley Report The 2011 Vintage and Other Recently Tasted Gems
(Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc- Henri Bourgeois (Touraine)) Login and sign up and see review text.
By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/26/2013)
(Henri Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc Petit Bourgeois) Very light yellow color; lemon grass, smoke, tart grapefruit nose; tart grapefruit, mineral, smoke palate; medium-plus finish (good value at about $12) 90+ points  90 points
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Henri Bourgeois

Producer website

U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)

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Sauvignon Blanc

Varietal Character

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Loire Valley

Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)

Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports

2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson

2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
Vinfolio

"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert

2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd

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