Winemaker Notes
Remarkably aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances recalling the flower of the vine and the fruit of the Sauvignon. On the palate, it reveals a freshness and vivacity characteristic of grapes harvested at good maturity. Citrus, apple, and gooseberry aromas with hints of passion fruit are often found in this lively and bright wine.
Here is an excellent aperitif that is also outstanding with fish, seafood, and certain white meats. Enjoy Petit Bourgeois with a halibut steak in lemon butter, a kingfish carpaccio, some grilled white fish, or a Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Henri Bourgeois Petite Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc is lively and crisp. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of dried herbs, savory spices, and fragrant earth. Pair it with steamed clams in a savory garlic sauce. (Tasted: January 26, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A small category representing the wines that either fall outside of appellation lines or don’t subscribe to the law and traditions set forth by the French government within certain classified appellations, “Vin De France” is a catch-all that includes some of the most basic French wines as well as those of superior quality. The category includes large production, value-driven wines. It also includes some that were made with a great deal of creativity, diligence and talent by those who desire to make wine outside of governmental restrictions. These used to be called Vin de Table (table wine) but were renamed to compete with other European countries' wines of similar quality.