Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2022 to 2028.
vintage1 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2023202191/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower, lime

Palate: citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone, pear

Bourgeois' Pouilly-Fumé from travertine soils across the river from Sancerre. Smoky flint signature on a citrus-driven, saline Sauvignon.

What it pairs with

  • Smoked salmon blinis
    The wine's pierre à fusil smoke locks onto smoked fish; lime acidity lifts cream cheese.
  • Oysters with mignonette
    Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; citrus replaces mignonette's vinegar lift.
  • Chèvre and fig salad
    Pouilly-Fumé's smoky-mineral profile bridges goat cheese tang and fig sweetness.
  • Thai green curry
    Citrus pith and saline drive handle coconut milk; herbal lift catches lemongrass and lime leaf.

History

Bourgeois extended into Pouilly-Fumé to express the river's other bank. En Travertin is the family's flagship there, sourced from travertine and silex soils typical of the AOC.

  1. 2002: First vintage of En Travertin under the Bourgeois label

Facts

Producer
Domaine Henri Bourgeois (Famille Bourgeois) · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
Pouilly-Fumé AOC
Oak
Vinified in stainless steel, aged on fine lees, no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 25 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
1-7 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fumé En Travertin

What does Bourgeois En Travertin taste like?

Grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower and lime on the nose; citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone and pear on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a smoky finish.

When should I drink En Travertin?

Drink between 1 and 7 years from vintage. The smoky flint signature emerges after 18 months in bottle and persists across the drinking window.

What is the difference between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre?

Pouilly-Fumé sits across the Loire from Sancerre and is known for its smoky pierre à fusil character from flint and travertine soils. En Travertin shows that signature in pure form.

Is En Travertin vegan?

The producer does not declare vegan status on this cuvée. Check the current vintage's back label or producer site for fining details.

Tags

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