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Product Description:Refined purity and mineral intensity define this classic Sancerre from one of Chavignol’s most respected domaines. The 2024 Domaine Gerard Boulay Sancerre à Chavignol is sourced from limestone-rich soils surrounding the historic village of Chavignol, long regarded as the spiritual heartland of serious Sauvignon Blanc. These Kimmeridgian and Caillottes soils impart a distinctive saline, chalky character that underpins the wine’s precision. The 2024 vintage reflects Boulay’s restrained, terroir-driven approach, favouring balance and clarity over overt aromatics. In the glass, the wine shows a poised, linear profile with tightly wound citrus fruit and a pronounced mineral core. Natural fermentations and careful elevage preserve freshness while allowing subtle textural depth to emerge. This is a Sancerre of quiet authority, built on tension rather than exuberance. Its combination of finesse, structure and purity makes it a benchmark expression of Chavignol Sauvignon Blanc. The wine will drink beautifully now but has the substance to evolve gracefully over the next several years. Tasting Notes NOSE– Pure and mineral-drivenAromas of fresh lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with crushed chalk, wet stone and subtle herbal notes of fennel and lemon verbena. PALATE– Focused and preciseTaut and linear on entry, with bright citrus, firm acidity and a pronounced limestone minerality, supported by restrained orchard fruit and a finely etched texture. FINISH– Long and salineA persistent, mouth-watering finish marked by chalky grip, citrus oil and a clean, stony resonance that lingers with clarity and drive. Reviews & AccoladesA beautifully restrained Sancerre, showing citrus peel, flint and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied and incisive, with excellent tension and a long, saline finish. This is a pure and classical expression of Chavignol.” — William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, 93 points, 2025 Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – Sauvignon BlancCountry – FranceRegion – Loire Valley Vintage – 2024Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13% Other – Organic
