2023 Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc

We have been fans of Henri Bourgeois Sancerre for awhile now and really enjoyed his Les Demoiselle. We were intrigued to learn that he had purchased land in New Zealand in order to grow Sauvignon blanc there.
The Bourgeois family estate in Sancerre has been passed down through 10 generations. In 2000 Jean-Marie and the late Rémi Bourgeois decided to establish their vineyard in the Wairau Valley with the intention of growing Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir. The soils in the Wairau Valley reminded them of their own terroir in Sancerre. I wondered what this wine would taste like? Would it be the ethereal expression of the Les Demoiselle or would it embody the New Zealand signature? I have to say that the Clos Henri is really a wine that speaks to the terroir in New Zealand. I do enjoy the New Zealand style Sauvignon blanc because on my palate I get passionfruit and not grassy flavors. We had this Clos Henri with Japanese tonkatsu and it paired very well.