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Henri Bourgeois - Jadis Sancerre

2020
Blend
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Appellation
Sancerre
UPC
3 36591 00231 5
White Wine
Verified Stock
13249-20
Product Ratings
Decanter 92pt

Concentrated nose with layers of stone fruit. Flinty green apples, pineapple, floral, honeysuckle and lime blossom. Succulent, with great sweetness to the fruit, the acidity is vibrant and bright. Full-bodied, with a lovely grip on the finish.

by Decanter, 2023
James Suckling 92pt

A medium-bodied white with green apples, lime zest, pomelo rind and gooseberries on the nose. Crisp, fresh and tight, with stony minerality mingling with tasty green fruit notes.

by James Suckling, 2023
Wine Advocate 92+pt

The Jadis of 2020 Sancerre Blanc Jadis is sourced from vines grown on the Chavignol hill, with marl soils containing a high density of fossil oysters named Ostrea Virgula. Matured for 14 months on lees, it reveals a deep, complex bouquet with aromas of lemon oil, mango, exotic fruits, honey and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and deep, it's pure and clean with a delicate phenolic finish and an elegantly muscular profile. It has a saline finish that makes it perfect for gastronomic purposes. It could age for 10-15 years.

by Wine Advocate, 2024
Wine Enthusiast 94pt

Firmly textured, this wine is powerful and rich. Its alcohol gives weight without taking away the ripe fruitiness. Grapefruit and green apple are at the core of the wine along with acidity.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2023
Wine Spectator 92pt

A round, lush style, with floral highlights to the lemon cream, nectarine and green plum flavors. Textured and full, with salty brioche notes and a vein of minerality that runs through the persistent finish.

by Wine Spectator, 2023

Food pairing

Sancerre Jadis, a true original, deserves an original cuisine that allies local and exotic tastes, principally fish or white meats that play with salty-sweet associations. For example, chicken breast with honey and rosemary or curry and candied oranges. Also a great pairing with goat cheese, asparagus, roasted turkey and pork chops.

History

For ten generations now the Bourgeois family has devoted its passion and values to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, becoming Sancerre’s most well-known producer. The company is now led by the current generation of the family – Jean-Marie and Remi Bourgeois. The winery and family base is the village of Chavignol, and Domaine holdings can be found on a mosaic of plots throughout Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Each plot is isolated and worked in respect of its origin to reveal, in the most precise and true way, the expression of its terroir, whether we are talking Kimmeridgian marls, flint, or limestone clay soils. We see this expressed in a dizzying array of bottlings, many of which are amongst the most sought after of their kind in the Loire each year.

Tasting Notes

Its green gold color is bright and luminous. Its nose is quite expressive and complex. It opens beautifully on exotic fruits, green mango, citrus, honey and a hint of menthol. The mouth is powerful, round and harmonious. Refreshing and with sharp minerality, it has a long complex finish.

Vinification

After pressing, the juice is allowed 2 days of natural clarification to reduce sediment without filtration. Next, the juice is placed in barrels and tanks. After fermention the Sancerre Jadis is racked and bottled in accordance with the lunar cycle.

Description

This cuvée comes from kimmeridgian marls, recognizable for its cluster of comma shaped small fossilized oyster shells from the famous and well exposed slopes of Chavignol. Features: low yields, organic fertilizer only, use of grass cover, everything is made to respect the terroir and to obtain the most beautiful grapes.