Gerard Boulay 'Clos de Beaujeu', Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2021
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Gérard Boulay, a revered winemaker in the Sancerre region, produces some of the most compelling wines in the Loire Valley. The Clos de Beaujeu vineyard, with a history dating back to its days as property of the Bourges Cathedral, is known for its steep slopes and limestone-rich soils. Boulay uses organic practices to respect the unique terroir, crafting wines with remarkable complexity and purity.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, part of a family with winemaking roots in Chavignol since 1380
- Farming: Organic practices, no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: South-east facing slope of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, rocky soils rich with fossils
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in cuve, then aged in 3-4 year old 300-liter barrels for 10 months
- Aging: 10 months on the lees in neutral barrels
- Tasting Note: Vibrant and mineral-driven with notes of lime, grapefruit, and a chalky, saline finish. Bright acidity and structured elegance for aging
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Scores:
- Decanter: 92 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points
Gérard Boulay, a revered winemaker in the Sancerre region, produces some of the most compelling wines in the Loire Valley. The Clos de Beaujeu vineyard, with a history dating back to its days as property of the Bourges Cathedral, is known for its steep slopes and limestone-rich soils. Boulay uses organic practices to respect the unique terroir, crafting wines with remarkable complexity and purity.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, part of a family with winemaking roots in Chavignol since 1380
- Farming: Organic practices, no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: South-east facing slope of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, rocky soils rich with fossils
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in cuve, then aged in 3-4 year old 300-liter barrels for 10 months
- Aging: 10 months on the lees in neutral barrels
- Tasting Note: Vibrant and mineral-driven with notes of lime, grapefruit, and a chalky, saline finish. Bright acidity and structured elegance for aging
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Scores:
- Decanter: 92 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points
Gérard Boulay, a revered winemaker in the Sancerre region, produces some of the most compelling wines in the Loire Valley. The Clos de Beaujeu vineyard, with a history dating back to its days as property of the Bourges Cathedral, is known for its steep slopes and limestone-rich soils. Boulay uses organic practices to respect the unique terroir, crafting wines with remarkable complexity and purity.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, part of a family with winemaking roots in Chavignol since 1380
- Farming: Organic practices, no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: South-east facing slope of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, rocky soils rich with fossils
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in cuve, then aged in 3-4 year old 300-liter barrels for 10 months
- Aging: 10 months on the lees in neutral barrels
- Tasting Note: Vibrant and mineral-driven with notes of lime, grapefruit, and a chalky, saline finish. Bright acidity and structured elegance for aging
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Scores:
- Decanter: 92 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points
Gérard Boulay, a revered winemaker in the Sancerre region, produces some of the most compelling wines in the Loire Valley. The Clos de Beaujeu vineyard, with a history dating back to its days as property of the Bourges Cathedral, is known for its steep slopes and limestone-rich soils. Boulay uses organic practices to respect the unique terroir, crafting wines with remarkable complexity and purity.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, part of a family with winemaking roots in Chavignol since 1380
- Farming: Organic practices, no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: South-east facing slope of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, rocky soils rich with fossils
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in cuve, then aged in 3-4 year old 300-liter barrels for 10 months
- Aging: 10 months on the lees in neutral barrels
- Tasting Note: Vibrant and mineral-driven with notes of lime, grapefruit, and a chalky, saline finish. Bright acidity and structured elegance for aging
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Scores:
- Decanter: 92 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points