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Sancerre Blanc La Chapelle des Augustins

The 2019 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Blanc La Chapelle des Augustins has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Stephen Brook and Stephan Reinhardt on Sancerre Blanc La Chapelle des Augustins - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Loire.
Sancerre Blanc La Chapelle des Augustins
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Wine Name
Sancerre Blanc La Chapelle des Augustins

Wine Producer
Henri Bourgeois

Score
91

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sauvignon Blanc

Country
France

Vintage
2016

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Stephen Brook | Delicate apple and quince nose. Rich and suave, attractively textured and not too heavy. Indeed, the acidity gives some briskness and there’s a stony quality on the mid-palate that weaves in some welcome austerity. This needs more time to integrate but the components seem complete, and the finish is quite long and shows finesse. | 90

Andrew Jefford | Bright steel-gold. This is a much less reductive wine than the 2017 tank sample from the same vineyard: clean, fresh, forthright, slightly lacking in contour and detail, but very pure, fine, and haunting. Elegant, fresh, lean, and clean, very seamless in terms of contour and with a sustained palate; vinous, long, and satisfying, yet as fresh and pungent as you like. | 90

Stephan Reinhardt | This is concentrated, but fresh, mineral, and pure on the bright and spicy nose. Firm and almost challenging in its astringency, this is a concentrated and full-bodied Chapelle, with a vital and crunchy finish and lots of salt. Far too young to drink with greatest enjoyment but very promising. | 93

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Stephen Brook
Stephan Reinhardt
Tastings year 2019
Region Loire
AppellationAOC
% Alcohol By Volume13
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