s there a better winemaker in Sancerre these days than Gerard Boulay? Of course one could bring up Vatan or the Cotat brothers, but those wines are made in a style that puts them in an almost separate category. And there a other producers we love (Vacheron, Crochet and Labaille to name a few), but what about the Sancerre style that made these wines loved all over the world in the first place?If you want a Sauvignon Blanc that is perfectly balanced between fresh, exuberant fruit and lean, saline minerality than Boulay really is your guy. This is the style of wine that was first discovered by ex pats and soldiers during the world wars and then began to really take off in U.S. bistros during the 1970's and '80's. It's simply delicious and extremely drinkable.However, Boulay's Sancerre has a distinct difference from those old school, maître d' w/ a faux French accent bistro wines: namely it is essentially "natural". The vineyards are farmed without chemicals and the winemaking is hands off, with only small amounts of sulphur added.And that is the trick! Pure, fun, fresh and delightful Sancerre that combines both the future and the past of this famous region.
Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VINEYARDFrom 50 year old vines located in the sweet spot of the Mont Damnes vineyardSOILKimmeridgian Clay or "terre blanche" (similar to the soils of Chablis)VITICULTUREGerard works the soils manually, the vines are farmed using organic methods and all grapes are harvested by hand.VINIFICATIONNatural yeast fermentation in 300L barrels (no new wood).AGINGAged on the lees in a combination of barrel (300L, no new wood) and tank then bottled unfiltered
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Aromatic , Crisp , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Loire Valley Wines
The Loire Valley is France’s greatest source of value for anyone looking for elegant, terroir-driven wines. Our collection celebrates the region’s great diversity, with the mineral-driven whites of Muscadet and Sancerre, the beautiful Chenin Blancs and Cabernet Francs from villages like Vouvray and Chinon, and natural wines from everywhere in the region. Sometimes wonderfully fresh and gulpable, sometimes serious and age-worthy, the prices are always very reasonable.
