Henri Bourgeois La Bourgeoise Sancerre

Sancerre, France

Old-vine Sancerre from the Bourgeois family's finest terres blanches parcels — more textural and complex than the entry-level, with greater mineral depth and aging potential. Grapefruit, white peach, flint, and a long, saline mineral finish.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The Breton-Loire pairing — Sancerre's acidity is perfect for mussels; the wine often appears in the sauce; cream bridges the wine's freshness
• starter: The wine's mineral precision and citrus notes complement the scallop's sweetness; pea purée echoes the Sauvignon's green herbal character