A Family Story at the Heart of Sancerre's Great Terroirs
Since 1696, the Bourgeois family has cultivated the vine in Chavignol, an emblematic village of the Sancerre appellation.
Generation after generation, this story has been built around a single commitment: to understand the terroirs, cultivate the vine with rigor, and pass on an expertise deeply rooted in time.
Over the decades, the family has shaped an estate recognized for the precision of its wines — while remaining faithful to its origins: hands-on viticulture, guided by observation and experience.
Today, the Bourgeois family embodies both a heritage-driven and contemporary vision of Sancerre wine.
Winemaking Know-How in Service of Terroir Expression
The work of the Bourgeois family rests on a holistic approach to wine — from vine to glass.
Farming with precision and respect
Every plot is worked in harmony with natural balances, with certified organic viticulture and constant attention to soil health.
Reading and interpreting Sancerre's terroirs
The soils of Sancerre — Kimmeridgian marl, limestone-clay, and flint — are observed, understood, and vinified separately to reveal their singularity.
Winemaking with rigor, revealing each vintage
Vinification is adapted to each plot and each year, with the constant goal of preserving the purity of the fruit and the precision of the wines.
Passing on and welcoming
The family's expertise also expresses itself through hospitality — via wine tourism experiences, the hotel, and the restaurant, which extend the discovery of wine.
Domaine Henri Bourgeois
Le cœur historique à Chavignol
Le Domaine Henri Bourgeois, situé à Chavignol, constitue le socle de l’histoire familiale.
C’est ici que la Famille Bourgeois cultive certains des terroirs les plus emblématiques de Sancerre, dont la célèbre Côte des Monts Damnés.
Chaque vin du domaine traduit une lecture précise des sols et une volonté constante de révéler leur identité avec élégance et justesse.
Clos Henri
The Bourgeois Signature in New Zealand
Building on its history in Sancerre, the Bourgeois family founded Clos Henri in Marlborough, New Zealand.
On these distinctive terroirs, the family explores a new expression of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir — with the same commitment to precision.
Clos Henri embodies an open vision of wine, where expertise honed in Sancerre meets a new territory.
A Complete Experience in Sancerre
Wine, Gastronomy & Art de Vivre
The Bourgeois family is more than wine. It offers a complete experience at the heart of the Sancerre vineyard.
Wine Tourism
Tastings, vineyard walks, and immersive experiences allow you to understand the wines at their source.
Restaurant
La Côte des Monts Damnés
Terroir-driven cuisine at the heart of Chavignol.
Hotel
Stay in the heart of the vineyards
Hotel Famille Bourgeois offers a calm, authentic setting for extending the vineyard discovery.
Discover the wines of the Bourgeois Family
The wines of the Bourgeois Family reflect the diversity of the terroirs of Sancerre and beyond, all crafted with the same commitment to precision and elegance.
FAQ
The Bourgeois Family, Sancerre Estate and Vineyard
How long has the Bourgeois family been making wine in Sancerre?
How long has the Bourgeois family been making wine in Sancerre?
The Bourgeois family has been making wine in Chavignol since 1696, spanning more than three centuries of history.
Where is Domaine Henri Bourgeois located?
Where is Domaine Henri Bourgeois located?
The estate is located in Chavignol, in the heart of the Sancerre appellation, in the Loire Valley.
What wines does the Bourgeois family produce?
What wines does the Bourgeois family produce?
The family produces Sancerre wines (white, red, and rosé), as well as wines from other Loire appellations and in New Zealand with Clos Henri.
Can we visit the estate?
Can we visit the estate?
Yes, Domaine Henri Bourgeois offers tastings and tours year-round.
Can we stay or dine on-site?
Can we stay or dine on-site?
Yes, the Bourgeois family operates a hotel and restaurant in Chavignol for a complete wine experience.