Bourgeois
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre le Cotelin 2018
RegionLoire Valley
AppellationSancerre
CountryFrance
VarietalSauvignon Blanc
ColourWhite
Bottle750 ml
Drink window6–8 years from vintage
From a venerable single‑vineyard site perched on Kimmeridgian marls in Maimbray, this 2018 Henri Bourgeois Le Cotelin reveals a refined richness and smooth intensity, with echoes of lemon‑pie brightness and ripe orchard fruit adding an elegant, old‑world allure.
Tasting
- Aroma
- Lemon‑pie, gooseberry, honeysuckle, chamomile
- Palate
- Supple and smooth texture with toasty and mineral clarity
- Finish
- Toasty‑mineral lingering
Pairs with
- Roasted chicken with chestnuts
- Sole fillets with tarragon sauce
- Mature or roasted cheeses
- Soft goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol)