2025 Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Chavignol

Domaine Gérard Boulay is a family estate based in the village of Chavignol, where the family has maintained vineyard holdings since 1380. This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the steep, Kimmeridgian limestone slopes that define this specific part of the appellation, with vines averaging 45 years of age. In the glass, it presents bright notes of citrus and orchard fruit, balanced by a distinct, saline mineral texture that reflects the fossil-rich soil. The 2025 vintage provided a warm, dry growing season that yielded concentrated fruit, providing the wine with both depth and firm, refreshing acidity. This is a balanced, precise bottle that is ready to enjoy tonight but possesses the structure to remain impressive in the cellar for years to come.