Produced from the unique terroirs of Chavignol, this wine is distinguished by the complexity of its soils, which blend Kimmeridgian marl and limestone. Gérard Boulay makes it a point of honor to express the terroir’s character rather than that of the grape variety, through environmentally friendly viticulture that prioritizes the biological life of the soil. The winemaking process, without the addition of yeast, preserves the juice’s full authenticity, enhanced by aging on fine lees that enriches its structure.
How to enjoy this wine?
Cuvée Profile
Round | Mineral
Serving Recommendations
Serve between 10° and 12°
Aging Potential
2 to 5 years
Our Review of the Cuvée
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Domaine Gérard Boulay
Boulay's signature is evident in the precision of the Sauvignon from Chavignol's "terres blanches" and "caillottes." The wines display ripe yet restrained fruit, a tapered structure, and the salinity characteristic of the finest Sancerre wines. The highly integrated aging in demi-muids imparts a silky texture without altering the aromatic profile. The single-parcel cuvées — Monts Damnés, La Grande Côte — each express a distinct nuance of slope and exposure. This is one of the most consistent and elegant estates in the village.
