Gerard Boulay 'Comtesse' Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2020
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Gérard Boulays Comtesse is crafted from one of Sancerres most revered terroirs, Monts Damnés, which has been farmed by Boulays family for centuries. Known for its steep, chalky slopes, this site produces wines with remarkable minerality and tension. Boulays organic practices and minimal intervention winemaking allow the terroir to shine through in this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, a highly respected producer from the village of Chavignol
- Farming: Organic, with no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: Steep slopes of Kimmeridgian limestone, located in the Monts Damnés vineyard
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in 300-liter barrels, then aged for 10-12 months in old oak
- Aging: 10-12 months in neutral barrels, maintaining freshness and minerality.
- Tasting Note: Intensely mineral-driven with notes of lime, stone fruits, and a saline finish. The wine has remarkable tension and balance, perfect for aging
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Scores:
- Vinous: 91 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points
Gérard Boulays Comtesse is crafted from one of Sancerres most revered terroirs, Monts Damnés, which has been farmed by Boulays family for centuries. Known for its steep, chalky slopes, this site produces wines with remarkable minerality and tension. Boulays organic practices and minimal intervention winemaking allow the terroir to shine through in this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc.
- Winemaker: Gérard Boulay, a highly respected producer from the village of Chavignol
- Farming: Organic, with no herbicides or pesticides used
- Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: Steep slopes of Kimmeridgian limestone, located in the Monts Damnés vineyard
- Vinification: Naturally fermented in 300-liter barrels, then aged for 10-12 months in old oak
- Aging: 10-12 months in neutral barrels, maintaining freshness and minerality.
- Tasting Note: Intensely mineral-driven with notes of lime, stone fruits, and a saline finish. The wine has remarkable tension and balance, perfect for aging
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Scores:
- Vinous: 91 points
- Wine Advocate: 91 points