Oenocosmos Wine Fair (Intercontinental Hotel): Bright, green bell pepper, grass, easy, tropical, lime, lemon, palate the same profile, easy and smooth, medium acidity, pear, nice to have by the glass, ripe freshness, pineapple in the medium finish.
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Ahhh, Spring has Sprung. . . .wait, it’s Summer! After those days of excruciating heat, we’re now well into the low to mid 80’s and feeling wonderful, maybe it’s an early Autumn? Might be that I’m slightly optimistic, time will tell.
But those cool calm sunny days did pique my interest in having a wine that will no longer need to cool me down, only elevate my meal. On a recent excursion to my local wine shop, I found just the thing and at a price hard to resist, right around $12.99. Okay, exactly $12.99!
Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Coming from the slopes in the Loire Valley in France and produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this is but one wine in a long line of excellent offerings from the House of Henri Bourgeois. Predominantly Sauv Blanc from the areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, I have been a big fan of their wines for many years. Not surprising due to my affinity (no, that’s another wine altogether) towards Sauv Blanc and towards the more mineral and citrus notes this wine brings.
It was a perfect pairing for the dish of Scallops on a bed of Rice with Broccoli that I had planned for the evening. Light and bright with that citrus and a touch of tropical fruit notes combined to yield the perfect complement to the food, and maybe just as importantly, to the weather! Oh, don’t forget the great price for such an appealing wine.
Want to splurge? Try their “Les Baronnes” or “La Côte des Monts Damnés” or maybe wine from older vines, their “La Bourgeoise” or my favorite “Jadis.” If you see the name of Henri Bourgeois on the label, you can’t go wrong.
Cheers
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Nariz intensa, atractiva, con recuerdos a esparraguera, toques de melón cantaloup, algo de musgo. En boca tiene buen ataque, untuoso, con muy buena acidez, estructura media y bastante persistencia. Bastante característico...
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Medium yellow. Minerality, melon, unripe fruit, green fruit skin on the nose. Bone dry. Intense minerality and sharp, medium acidity with unripe melon fruit. Medium-length finish. I found it slightly out of balance for my palate. An old world sauvignon blanc with decent value from a high-quality producer.
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Russk. I have enjoyed both this vintage and the 2015. Have not tried the others. I would make it a house White if I could find more of. A perfect example of what an unassuming Loire sauvignon blanc should taste like. A poor man's Sancerre.
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Light straw yellow colour. Gooseberries, citrus and flint on the nose. Taste of citrus and herbs with hints of minerals. Goes well with salads, lean fish or poultry.
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3/25/2020 - goldgarf wrote: 85 Points
Nice crisp flavor, with a just a hint of creaminess
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11/3/2019 - kostaslonis Likes this wine: 88 Points
Oenocosmos Wine Fair (Intercontinental Hotel): Bright, green bell pepper, grass, easy, tropical, lime, lemon, palate the same profile, easy and smooth, medium acidity, pear, nice to have by the glass, ripe freshness, pineapple in the medium finish.
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8/5/2019 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 89 Points
Ahhh, Spring has Sprung. . . .wait, it’s Summer! After those days of excruciating heat, we’re now well into the low to mid 80’s and feeling wonderful, maybe it’s an early Autumn? Might be that I’m slightly optimistic, time will tell.
But those cool calm sunny days did pique my interest in having a wine that will no longer need to cool me down, only elevate my meal. On a recent excursion to my local wine shop, I found just the thing and at a price hard to resist, right around $12.99. Okay, exactly $12.99!
Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Coming from the slopes in the Loire Valley in France and produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this is but one wine in a long line of excellent offerings from the House of Henri Bourgeois. Predominantly Sauv Blanc from the areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, I have been a big fan of their wines for many years. Not surprising due to my affinity (no, that’s another wine altogether) towards Sauv Blanc and towards the more mineral and citrus notes this wine brings.
It was a perfect pairing for the dish of Scallops on a bed of Rice with Broccoli that I had planned for the evening. Light and bright with that citrus and a touch of tropical fruit notes combined to yield the perfect complement to the food, and maybe just as importantly, to the weather! Oh, don’t forget the great price for such an appealing wine.
Want to splurge? Try their “Les Baronnes” or “La Côte des Monts Damnés” or maybe wine from older vines, their “La Bourgeoise” or my favorite “Jadis.” If you see the name of Henri Bourgeois on the label, you can’t go wrong.
Cheers
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7/26/2019 - Chiwino Likes this wine: 85 Points
Delicious and bright with a lovely grassy and lemon finish
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7/1/2019 - racerchris Likes this wine: 85 Points
Pretty good basic French sauvignon blanc. Does very well deglazing sautéed vegetables, in addition to being a pleasant quaffer.
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2/28/2019 - PacoHigon Likes this wine:
Nariz intensa, atractiva, con recuerdos a esparraguera, toques de melón cantaloup, algo de musgo. En boca tiene buen ataque, untuoso, con muy buena acidez, estructura media y bastante persistencia. Bastante característico...
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1/18/2019 - seppyk wrote: 84 Points
Medium yellow. Minerality, melon, unripe fruit, green fruit skin on the nose. Bone dry. Intense minerality and sharp, medium acidity with unripe melon fruit. Medium-length finish. I found it slightly out of balance for my palate. An old world sauvignon blanc with decent value from a high-quality producer.
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1/17/2019 - CasaErling wrote:
Tok med til Hemsedal julebord MyVr
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1/6/2019 - probiefroid Likes this wine: 81 Points
Carpacchio de Saint-Jacques
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12/9/2018 - RussK wrote: 91 Points
Russk. Still enjoying this wine. Lemony clean. 91 points.
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11/1/2018 - RussK wrote: 91 Points
Russk. More angular than I remember. Still enjoyable. 91 - points
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10/6/2018 - RussK wrote: 91 Points
Russk. I have enjoyed both this vintage and the 2015. Have not tried the others. I would make it a house White if I could find more of. A perfect example of what an unassuming Loire sauvignon blanc should taste like. A poor man's Sancerre.
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9/19/2018 - Anders Danielsen Lie Likes this wine: 86 Points
enkel cotes-de-gascogne-aktig sauvignon. Korrekt på duft med stikkelsbær, pære etc. Litt vel vandig på smak. Til saus
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6/2/2018 - SuperSomm wrote:
Light straw yellow colour. Gooseberries, citrus and flint on the nose. Taste of citrus and herbs with hints of minerals. Goes well with salads, lean fish or poultry.
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4/21/2018 - Bob Ramsak Likes this wine: 85 Points
Salon Sauvignon 2018 – A Crash Course in Slovenian Sauvignon Blanc (Ptuj, Slovenia): Oh that strong typical ‘feline characteristic’ on the nose. Some green apple and pineapple on the nose and palate as well. Light-ish and crisp. Nice.
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