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Sancerre La Côte 2024
Domaine Gérard BoulayOne of the quality parcels of Chavignol and known from other winemakers like Cotat. The limestone rocks and the young vines give this wine a more expressive style than the other wines.
Appellation
Sancerre
Grape variety
sauvignon blanc
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€57.50
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 | Boulay's only vineyard, which is partly owned and partly leased. In 2010 he made the first wine from this existing Cru. The vineyard is part of La Grande Côte. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Classic vinification with as little intervention as possible. Rearing on casks and 300 liter barrels. Everything to let the terroir speak for itself as best as possible. |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 14% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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