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Gerard Boulay, Sancerre Comtesse, 2014 (1.5L)

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Gerard Boulay’s Sancerre Comtesse 2014 is a wine that embodies the power and purity of Sauvignon Blanc from the famed Sancerre region. Crafted from old vines in some of the Sancerre appellation’s most prized terroirs, this wine offers an exceptional balance of vibrant fruit, minerality, and elegance.

The nose opens with bright citrus—lemon, lime, and grapefruit—complemented by crisp green apple and subtle floral notes. As the wine breathes, a touch of flint and a hint of wet stone emerge, reflecting the region’s signature minerality. On the palate, it’s fresh and vibrant, with lively acidity that lifts the fruit and enhances its vibrancy. The texture is beautifully round and complex, with a richness that contrasts with the wine’s inherent freshness. The finish is long and precise, leaving a lingering citrus and mineral note.

This Sancerre is a perfect match for fresh seafood, goat cheese, or a light vegetable salad. While it is drinking beautifully now, the structure and minerality suggest it will continue to evolve gracefully over the next few years. Gerard Boulay’s Sancerre Comtesse 2014 is a true expression of the Sancerre terroir, offering both elegance and power in every sip.

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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

Robert Parker

RP 94
"From 45-year-old vines in a south-facing, 0.4-hectare plot inside the prestigious Monts Damnés, the 2014 Sancerre Comtesse is a picture-book Sancerre. Pure and subtle on the lovely clear, fresh and aromatic but also mineral nose, it indicates ripe white and yellow fruits perfectly intertwined with crushed limestone, thyme and elderberry flavors. Full-bodied yet pure, highly elegant and very complex on the palate, this is a lean yet dense and perfectly balanced Mont-Damnés with a long and persistent, beautifully aromatic, as well as salty finish. Still young and with further potential, but you can already enjoy La Comtesse with great pleasure." -Stephan Reinhardt

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2014

  • Size

    1.5L

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

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