Henri Bourgeois

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc from the Upper Loire's limestone terroirs.

Henri Bourgeois produces Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, the Upper Loire's most celebrated white wine appellation. The winery's portfolio centers on terroir-driven expressions of this high-acid, mineral-focused grape. Le Grand Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc and Les Côtes aux Valets Sancerre Blanc stand as flagship releases, both achieving prestige critical recognition. Les Ruchons Sancerre Blanc rounds out the core range. Sancerre's limestone and clay soils impart distinctive flinty, herbaceous character to its Sauvignon Blancs—wines built for food pairing and aging potential. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Falstaff have all assessed the winery's output. The region's cool continental climate and chalky terroir define the style: crisp acidity, citrus and green fruit aromatics, and mineral grip.