Clos Henri Otira Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Clos Henri is a distinguished Marlborough vineyard, established by the renowned Sancerre winegrowing family, Henri Bourgeois. With a legacy spanning 10 generations in France's Loire Valley, the Bourgeois family sought to explore new terroirs, leading them to Marlborough in 2000, and the creation of their meticulously developed Clos Henri, an organically run estate specialising in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines.
Clos Henri's commitment to organic viticulture and traditional French winemaking techniques are part of the reason they produce elegant, textural wines that capture the intense character of Marlborough.

The vineyard encompasses three distinct soil types: clay, gravel, and silt, each imparting unique characteristics to the wines. Visitors can experience these nuances firsthand at the tasting room, set in a quaint, restored chapel amidst the vines.

Grapes came from the vineyard areas characterised by glacial river soils formed during the Oritan Glaciation period. Once received in the winery, the fruit was gently pressed straight to tank. Fermentation occurred in 85% stainless steel, while the remaining 15% was wild fermented in older French oak barrels and Austrian oak demi-muids. The wine was then aged on fine less for 8 months with lees stirring, then a further 6 months of tank and barrel ageing was employed to ensure wine balance is attained before bottling.