2009 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre

Two nights ago, we finished off this 2009 Sancerre Les Bonnes Bouches with our friend. In the Loire in France, Sancerre is the region where Sauvignon Blanc also called Pouilly-Fume is grown. The Henri Bourgeois 2009 Les Bonnes Bouches tastes of citrus and tropical fruits without the freshly mown grass that to me typifies New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, though I'll admit to liking both styles. One of my favorite makers of Sancerre is Henri Bourgeois.

I first tried the a Sancerre from the Loire, at the home of a friend when he hosted an event called the WOW (Windows on the World) in 2009 based on Kevin Zraly's book. At the event 11 wines were paired with small tastings and the wines were scored by 8 people who were in attendance. Many of us really enjoyed the Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, although during that dinner, we had the La Demoiselle. The La Demoiselle, was certainly a memorable wine for me. The La Demoiselle is a little difficult to find even on the East Coast and costs between $29-$39, the Les Bonnes Bouches is easier to find and is priced around $20.00, both are excellent choices at their price points.