Sauvignon Blanc - Clos Henri

Sauvignon Blanc - Clos Henri shines in the glass with a clear, luminous straw-yellow color and delicate greenish reflections. On the nose, it reveals an intense fragrance of juicy grapefruit, fresh lime, and ripe citrus fruit, finely interwoven with notes of orange blossom and white peach. On the palate, the wine is precise, brilliant, and linear, with a crisp texture and vibrant freshness. The acidity is taut and invigorating, while the structure is firm and marked by minerality. The finish extends with crystal clarity and lingering citrus notes.

This Marlborough white wine, made from Sauvignon Blanc, combines aromatic intensity with elegance. On the palate, it displays a dry style that unites citrus freshness, stone fruit, and delicate herbal nuances. The wine is harmonious, with medium body, focused acidity, and crystal-clear fruit. A subtle mineral grip underscores its origins in the distinctive soils of W.O. Marlborough.

• Color: clear straw yellow with greenish reflections
• Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, pure varietal
• Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand – New World style
• Aroma: grapefruit, lime, orange blossom, white peach
• Palate: dry, fresh, citrus-driven
• Texture: crisp, lively, precise
• Vinification: temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank
• Closure: modern Stelvin screw cap

The aromatic structure unfolds layer by layer: first comes the cool freshness of lime, followed by grapefruit and delicate notes of orange blossom and elderflower. On the palate, citrus fruit and stone fruit are perfectly balanced, accompanied by saline minerality and crystal-clear length. The lively acidity carries the fruit, while the dry style emphasizes the wine’s elegant firmness.

1. Luminous, clear color with youthful reflections
2. Intense fragrance of citrus fruit and blossoms
3. Crisp texture and firm acidity on the palate
4. Dry, precise, and mineral on the finish
5. Distinctive Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc - Clos Henri embodies the style of a modern New World white wine, impressing with aromatic radiance, clarity, and terroir-driven tension. Every sip conveys the cool light of Marlborough, the fresh Pacific air, and the meticulous work carried out in the vineyard.

Production of Sauvignon Blanc – Clos Henri

The grapes for this wine come from selected parcels in Marlborough on New Zealand’s South Island. The climate is maritime, with cool nights and warm, sunny days. These contrasts encourage slow ripening and intense aromatic development. Cooling winds from the Pacific meet Marlborough’s sheltered valleys, shaping the wine’s elegant and vibrant style.

The vines are rooted in complex soils composed of gravel, clay, and ancient river deposits. These structures give the wine its pronounced minerality and characteristic tension on the palate. Yield-reducing canopy management, meticulous soil care, and a considered approach to biodiversity produce grapes of notable aromatic concentration. The estate’s biodynamic practices contribute to vigorous vineyards and particularly expressive grape quality.

The grapes are harvested selectively at the optimum stage of ripeness to achieve the perfect balance between freshness and maturity. They are transported promptly and gently to the winery in order to preserve the radiant Sauvignon Blanc fruit in its purest form. Gentle pressing and careful must preparation are central to Clos Henri’s cellar work.

Maturation in stainless-steel tanks preserves the pure, crystal-clear fruit. Cool fermentation temperatures keep the aromas of grapefruit, lime, orange blossom, and peach fresh and intense. Stirring the fine lees gives the wine additional volume, suppleness, and a lightly creamy component without masking its firm, crisp texture. The wine deliberately avoids oak to place the pure Sauvignon Blanc character and the Marlborough terroir expression at the forefront.

The style of Clos Henri combines French wine tradition with New Zealand precision. The winemaking family brings its origins in renowned French regions to its work in Marlborough. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that combines freshness, clarity, and elegance, clearly distinguishing itself from loud, overripe aromatics. Its signature is revealed in the balance between fruit, acidity, minerality, and length.

Serving suggestions for Sauvignon Blanc - Clos Henri

This white wine is an excellent accompaniment to delicate and light dishes. Its firm acidity and aromatic citrus fruit harmonize impressively with refined cuisine focused on clarity and precision. The wine shines equally well as an aperitif or as an accompaniment throughout a meal.

• Perfect with seafood, oysters, and scallops
• Excellent with light fish dishes, such as pike-perch or cod
• Delicate with poultry, light meats, and tender terrines
• A fine match for vegetarian dishes featuring zucchini, fennel, or asparagus
• Ideal with fresh salads, goat cheese, and light pasta dishes

As a wine for convivial evenings on the terrace, a stylish aperitif at gatherings, or an elegant accompaniment to summer menus, this Sauvignon Blanc reveals its strengths. It also conveys confidence and a sense of style at festive occasions where modern elegance takes center stage.

The ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 10 °C in a white-wine glass. This allows the wine to display its full aromatic range while remaining wonderfully fresh and invigorating. In a properly chilled glass, the citrus and stone-fruit aromas develop continuously, revealing ever-new nuances.

When stored in a cool, dark place with minimal vibration, Sauvignon Blanc - Clos Henri retains its freshness for several years. Upright storage in the Burgundy bottle with its Stelvin closure protects the interplay of aromas and preserves the clear, firm structure. Those who enjoy the wine young will experience its citrus-fresh energy with particular intensity, while a short period of maturation reveals additional complexity and finesse.

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