Famille Bourgeois : La Côte des Monts Damnés 2018

A concentrated, balanced and very subtle fine white wine from the Loire by the Bourgeois Family

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 2018 Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés by Famille Bourgeois is unique due to its historical terroir located on the Côte de Chavignol, which benefits from a very good sun exposure. This wine stems from a selection of plots made up of Kimmeridgian marls, whose soil is composed of thousands of small comma-shaped oyster shells.

In the 11th century, this hillside was already highly prized among Lords and notables who bid against each other to own a plot on this historic terroir.

This plot is cultivated with the utmost respect for the environment and biodiversity, through inter-row grassing, the exclusive use of organic fertilisers, a strict limitation of input products and managing yields.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand when fully ripe and transported to the estate with the greatest care. They are then gently pressed to extract the best juice from the pulp. Following a cold settling to naturally clarify the must, alcoholic fermentation and ageing are carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

The blend

Sauvignon Blanc (100%).

Famille Bourgeois’ La Côte des Monts Damnés 2018: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Precise, the palate is seduced by this wine’s mineral expression and its aromatic palette. Elegant and refined, this wine perfectly mirrors the potential of the appellation’s finest terroirs.

Food and wine pairing

This Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés 2018 by Famille Bourgeois will pair beautifully with fish, white meat (veal escalope stuffed with langoustines and marjoram) or cheese (Munster).

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve at 10-12°C.

Cellaring

This Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés 2018 by Famille Bourgeois can be kept in the cellar until 2029, enabling it to express its full aromatic richness.