Famille Bourgeois : La Chapelle des Augustins 2017
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Wine SpectatorDescription
A fresh and mineral white wine from the Loire by Famille Bourgeois
The estate
Created in 1950 by Henri Bourgeois, Arnaud, Lionel and Jean-Christophe Bourgeois are the third generation at the helm of this family-owned estate.
With a 72-hectare surface area, the Famille Bourgeois vineyard extends over a tapestry of soils composed of clay-limestone, Kimmeridgian marl and flint, which contribute to the signature style of each of these Loire wines.
Through the passion and rigour brought to both the vineyard management and the plot-based vinification process, of which it was one of the pioneers, the Bourgeois family produces wines recognised for their quality, their finesse and their pure expression of each of their fine terroirs of origin.
The vineyard
This Sancerre La Chapelle des Augustins 2017 wine by Famille Bourgeois stems from a terroir composed of flint, resting upon a limestone clay subsoil which gives this wine its singular minerality.
This parcel is cultivated with the greatest respect for the environment and the estate’s surrounding biodiversity, through inter-row grassing, the exclusive use of organic fertilisers, a strict limitation of inputs and yields.
Vinification and ageing
Harvested when fully ripe, the grapes are rigorously selected before being gravity-fed into the press. Fermentation is followed by ageing on fine lees for 5 months.
The blend
This Sancerre La Chapelle des Augustins 2017 by Famille Bourgeois is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
La Chapelle des Augustins 2017 by Famille Bourgeois: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
This wine showcases alluring flinty notes from its flinty terroir along with a pleasant freshness, balance and a great elegance.
Food and wine pairing
This Sancerre La Chapelle des Augustins 2017 by Famille Bourgeois goes perfectly with white or pink meats (sweetbreads wrapped with smoked bacon).
Service
For an optimal tasting, serve at 10-12°C.
Cellaring
Enjoy today, this Sancerre La Chapelle des Augustins 2017 by Famille Bourgeois can be kept in the cellar until 2027 to express its full aromatic richness.
