Marlborough Minerality: Clos Henri Estate SB 2023

Tasting Notes

Pale straw-green and bright. Aromas burst with ripe citrus, orange blossom, white peach, Meyer lemon, and elderflower, edging into honeydew melon and fennel. The palate is juicy yet driven—nectarine, stone fruit, green herbs, underpinned by a distinct gunflint/stony minerality. Light-bodied but textured, with crisp acidity and a long lime-driven finish that screams Marlborough purity. 

Meet the Winemaker

This is the Marlborough venture by the ninth-generation Bourgeois family from Sancerre. Clos Henri marries organic and biodynamic farming in Wairau Valley with terroir-first winemaking—think lean, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc that's French in spirit and Kiwi in style.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand (Wairau Valley)

• Aging: ~6 months on fine lees (stainless & some barrel) for texture and lift

• ABV: ~13.5% 

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 8–10 °C

Critic Reviews

• Wine Enthusiast: 93 pts (Editors’ Choice “Best Buy”) — “Punches well above price point… orchard blossoms, honey‑drizzled citrus, stony core… harmonious palate, long limey finish.”

• James Suckling: 93 pts — “Very fresh and clean… mountain-stream transparency, Meyer lemon, crushed stone.”

• Ken’s Wine Guide: 92 pts — “Gooseberry, lemon verbena, hints of ginger & melon… dry, zesty, lingering finish.” 

Food Pairings

• Oysters or stone crab with citrus vinaigrette

• Goat-cheese salad or asparagus risotto

• Ceviche or grilled halibut

• Light Thai green curry or fresh calamari

Why You Need This Bottle

Because this isn’t just Sauvignon Blanc—it’s Marlborough in a glass. Clos Henri delivers vivid aromatics, steely minerality, and tension that outperforms its modest price tag. Ideal for patio sipping or flexing at dinner without showing off. Organic, biodynamic, and endlessly delicious.

Ready to taste Marlborough’s minerality? Add Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023 to your cart now. Free shipping when applicable or when club perks included—sip smart, sip bold.