Clos Henri : Solange Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Solange Blanc de Noirs Méthode Traditionnelle 2021 cuvée from Clos Henri

Tasting

This cuvée seduces with its vivacity, aromatic expression, and balance.

Food and wine pairings

This Blanc de Noirs ideally accompanies oysters.

A New Zealand Blanc de Noirs combining precision and freshness

The property

Nestled on the foothills of the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, Clos Henri is a large New Zealand estate managed by a Sancerre monument: the Bourgeois Family, winemakers for 10 generations. Eager to reveal the most beautiful terroirs of pinot noir and sauvignon blanc, Rémi and Jean-Marie Bourgeois set out to explore the world to find the rare pearl. After a long search, it is in New Zealand that the family decides to settle, giving life to Clos Henri in 2000. The estate now represents 110 hectares of vineyards, with 42 hectares certified in organic viticulture.

The vineyard

Rich in its glacial lands, the estate has one of the most varied terroirs in the Marlborough valley. Marked by three distinct geological periods, the soil is made up of layers of windblown clays or rolled pebbles.

The cuvée

A tribute to Henri Bourgeois' wife and her key role within Clos Henri, "Solange" is a Blanc de Noirs from the Broadbridge and Withe vineyards, conducted in organic farming and resting on stony soils.

Vinification and aging

Light pressing in whole bunches in order to retain only the most delicate juices. Fermentation in a steel tank before aging on fine lees for 10 months in tanks but also in old oak barrels. Cold storage promoting bottle fermentation before additional aging on lees. Minimum aging of 18 months on slats before disgorging and marketing.

Grape variety

Pinot noir.