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 Vintage2020 Label 1 of 60 
TypeWhite
ProducerHenri Bourgeois (web)
VarietySauvignon Blanc
DesignationLes Baronnes
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionLoire Valley
SubRegionUpper Loire
AppellationSancerre

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2025 (based on 9 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by sjfunkenhauser on 10/11/2023 & rated 87 points: Light lemon colour.

Medium intensity aromas of grapefruit, peach, pear, snow peas, white blossom, white asperagus.

Medium (+) palate.

Medium body, high acidity, long finish. (395 views)
 Tasted by Mr&Mrs_Williams on 3/5/2023 & rated 100 points: Love it. (650 views)
 Tasted by ALFN on 9/16/2022 & rated 85 points: Citrus, gröna äpplen, mineral (1006 views)
 Tasted by WineTally on 8/19/2022: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
from the hillside between Chavignol and Sancerre with 65% limestone
and 35% clay soil and vines planted at high density and low yield.
Only organic fertilizer. Grass cover between rows.
Gentle pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 15-18°C.
Aged 5 months on lees.
14% Abv, Vegan friendly.
Background: Family of winegrowers for 10 generations.
Domaine started with Henri Bourgeois with 2 ha in the 1950s.
Sons Jean-Marie et Rémi joined in the 1960s.
Today their offsprings continue.
Cellar Master: Jean-Christophe Bourgeois
Vineyardist: Lionel Bourgeois
Marketer: Arnaud Bourgeois

A(ccuracy)=2: Pale yellow straw. Mildly aromatic varietal.
B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with soft structure.
C(omplexity)=2: White fruits and flowers, fresh herb, mineral.
D(epth)=1: Savory mouthfeel, Average length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10

A rounder. softer, savory style.

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Wine Tally on www.youtube.com. (989 views)
 Tasted by Euge67 on 6/26/2022 & rated 87 points: Gradevole con la sua nota caratteristica di pompelmo che si trova quasi in tutte le annate. Non so se mi sono evoluto io o sono peggiorati loro ma questo agrume nel vino così spinto mi ha un po' stancato. (1175 views)
 Tasted by kostaslonis on 5/28/2022: Random wines tasted during service (Oinoscent): In the nose, the wine shows high intensity, grassy, citrus, lemon, light tropical notes, lime, fresh and welcoming.
Palate is as playful as the nose, high acidity, grassy again, lime, lemon, citrus peel, green tropical notes, a bit tight as it is, showing nerve, rich in fruit, long finish (1107 views)
 Tasted by JTgraham on 5/7/2022 & rated 90 points: A lovely fresh Sancerre with a nose redolent of fresh lime zest. The palate has good acidity (balanced when paired with food) and finishes with some minerality. We paired it with fresh oysters, lobster salad & smoked fish dip. It was lovely! (783 views)
 Tasted by GuanYu on 2/18/2022 & rated 87 points: Fresh and subtle goose berry. A little thin but I still enjoy it once chilled. (895 views)
 Tasted by midiprincess on 1/31/2022 & rated 80 points: a little too high acid for me on its own, was fine with some dungeness crab and salad. (662 views)
 Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 1/30/2022 & rated 88 points: Tart and crisp but nice lift from the floral elements. At $20 it delivers. (898 views)
 Tasted by mitiman2003 on 1/27/2022 & rated 91 points: Pale greenish-yellow color w/excellent clarity. Fresh, crisp lemon & grapefruit aroma. Fruit-forward flavors of grapefruit, lemon, & fugi apples. Crisp, pleasingly acidic & refreshing. Excellent with fresh fish prepared lightly or just for sipping by the pool. (566 views)
 Tasted by drmilkweed on 1/6/2022 & rated 90 points: Light floral nose with apple and pear notes. Vibrant, tart on the tongue, fruit dominated by green apple, kiwi, passionfruit, and quince. Medium finish with mostly tartness persisting after half a minute. Overall, nicely balanced and a pleasant, refreshing drink on its own, and excellent paired with cheesy dishes. Good value. (603 views)
 Tasted by Idasfoodstories on 12/31/2021: Inte min grej. Surt. (338 views)
 Tasted by Mmmuller on 12/31/2021 & rated 92 points: This was a wine we all enjoyed. I am not a fan of screw tops but was able to overcome this for this tasting. Excellent Loire white with citrus notes, some hay and mineral to give some substance. very nice Sauvignon bottle good with Crab, Oysters, meaty white fish or simply to enjoy by its self. (308 views)
 Tasted by lwolffl on 10/16/2021: Øje: klar, gennemsigtig, bleggul
Næse: syrestyret, frugtig, blomstret, mere harmonisk, frisk, hyldeblomst, lime, citron, rank, stikkelsbær, kølig i næsen,
Mund: høj syre, ru-syre, mere rund, bred, mørk, solbærbusk, let kulsyre, citron, lime, letkrydret, flint, mineralitet, (514 views)
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WineAlign (3/30/2022)
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By Rebecca Gibb MW
Vinous, Sancerre: Taking the Temperature (Aug 2021) (8/1/2021)
(Domaine Famille Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes White) Subscribe to see review text.
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Henri Bourgeois

Producer website

U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)

Addt'l U.S. source

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

Vineyards on weinagen-info

Sancerre

Map on weinlagen.info

 
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