2023 Domaine Henri Bourgeois Pouilly-Fumé JS-150 Jurassique La Demoiselle

Winery Domaine Henri Bourgeois

Domaine Henri Bourgeois is a leading family business from Chavignol, with a history dating back to the 19th century. Today, the tenth generation is at the helm, and the focus is on producing terroir-driven wines with precision and purity. The estate owns vineyards in both Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé and works with great attention to soil, biodiversity, and sustainable viticulture. The house style is recognizable by its combination of tension, finesse, and clear origin. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

Region, climate and location

Pouilly-Fumé is located on the right bank of the Loire, opposite Sancerre. Although both appellations share many similarities, Pouilly-Fumé is known for its characteristic flinty soils, which produce a smoky and mineral style. In the case of La Demoiselle, the wine comes from plots in Saint-Laurent-l'Abbaye, where clay soils combine with an underlying layer of Kimmeridgian limestone, rich in fossil shells. These soils give the wine both structure and finesse. The temperate climate ensures a long growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen beautifully in 2023 without losing their fresh acidity.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from carefully selected plots with low yields. The combination of clay and Kimmeridgian soil results in a wine with both power and refinement. The location of the vineyards and the soil structure impart a distinct minerality and a characteristic smoky character to the wine. Due to the rigorous selection of grapes, only the best fruit is used, contributing to the concentration and precision of the wine.

Harvest, vinification and aging

After careful harvesting and selection, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity. A portion of the wine, approximately 15%, ferments and ages in Tronçais oak barriques, which imparts extra structure and depth without overpowering the fresh character. This combination of vinification methods results in a wine that is both crisp and layered, with a beautiful balance between fruit, oak influence, and minerality.

Color, smell and taste

The wine has a medium straw-yellow color and a refined, complex nose. Aromas of grapefruit and gooseberries combine with a distinct smokiness and subtle exotic notes. On the palate, the wine reveals itself to be powerful and intense, with a dry, precise structure. The acidity is lively and provides tension, while light bitterness in the finish ensures extra depth and length. The influence of a small proportion of wood lends a subtle roundness and complexity, without losing freshness. The result is a classic Pouilly-Fumé with a mouth-filling and layered style.

Development and drinking window

This wine can be drunk young, but clearly has the potential to develop further. The expected drinking window lies between 2025 and 2032. In the first few years, fresh and expressive fruit dominates, while with further aging, more complexity and tertiary notes emerge.

Summary of professional reviews

Previous vintages of this cuvée were highly regarded, including 92 points from Wine Advocate and 93 points from Wine Enthusiast. The wine is praised for its combination of power, minerality, and precision, with a distinct smoky signature and a long, structured finish. These scores underscore the consistent quality level of this exceptional Pouilly-Fumé. The full review texts can be found in the tab: Professional reviews.

Wine & Food and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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