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Sancerre à Chavignol 2024
Domaine Gérard BoulayThis wine shows well what makes Chavignol so unique. The vineyards have a terroir rich in kimmeridge and that gives the wines their unique character. Very rich and mineral. A lot of finesse and next to beautiful acidity a certain roundness.
Appellation
Sancerre
Grape variety
sauvignon blanc
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€34.95
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 | Soil consists mainly of kimmeridge and the age of the vines is on average 25 years. A wine made from the young vines of different vineyards. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | After the harvest, the grapes are pressed and the must then goes into temperature-controlled vats, where a slow fermentation ensures very fine aromas. |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak aging | No |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 14% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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