planted in 1972 on mineral-rich
utilizing indigenous yeast fermentations and a protracted élevage of up to 22 months on fine lees without bâtonnage
Despite a challenging year for the region
they promise an additional six to eight years of graceful evolution for those willing to cellar them
rocky soils force vines to struggle for sustenance
2024 Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Mont Damnes Vintage_2025 planted in 1972 on mineral-richThe Boulay family has farmed their nine hectare estate in the village of Chavignol since 1380, maintaining a legacy of careful stewardship in the heart of Sancerre. This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the steep, south facing slopes of the Mont Damns vineyard, where the vines, averaging 45 years of age, thrive in Kimmeridgian limestone soils. In the glass, it shows bright notes of citrus and crisp orchard fruit, defined by a saline mineral