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Sancerre Comtesse 2022
Domaine Gérard BoulayThis exceptional cuvee comes from just 0.40 hectares of 70-year-old vines in the Comtesse lieu-dit in the chalky center of Les Monts-Damnés, renowned as the best terroir in Chavignol. Terroir-typed Sancerre, seductive nose, opulent ripeness, pronounced minerality and a crystalline precision. Superbe wine.
Appellation
Sancerre
Grape variety
sauvignon blanc
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€64.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine Gérard Boulay | France | Loire |
About the winemaker
Of the 9 hectares Gerard Boulay owns, 8 hectares are on the slopes of Chavignol on Kimmeridgian or "terre blanche" soils (similar to the soils in Chablis), which he cultivates manually and has been growing organically since 1990. The youngest vines in the estate were planted by Gérard Boulay in 1972 and the average vine age is about 45 years. Vinification for the wines takes place without intervention. All wines are raised on a mix of foudres and 300 liter barrels with the exception of the Sancerre Chavignol Tradition, which also matures on tank. Gerard adds no yeasts and little to no sulfite during vinification. He sees his role as "guardian" to make sure nothing goes wrong. Generally, he works instinctively because he wants to "let the wine live" and tries not to disturb the natural process. "C'est la nature qui fait le vin"
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | Parcel only 0.40 hectares of 70-year-old vines in the Comtesse lieu-dit in the epicenter of Les Monts-Damnés. The soil composition is pure Kimmeridgian limestone and consists of a miserly 30 to 40-cm layer of topsoil over solid limestone bedrock. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Classic wine making with a minimum intervention. Ageing in 300 liter casks of 3 to 4 years old. Everything is done to preserve the caracterics of the terroir. |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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