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Gerard Boulay Chavignol Rules

The Boulay style is a world away from the regular refreshing but forgettable norm….…[it] should really be compared with a white burgundy in terms of its rewards and complexity.” Jancis Robinson MW
“A conscientious grower with a growing collection of old vines; Boulay’s wines – while delicious in youth – can be riveting after 7-12 years.” David Schildknecht, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 
A 2009 Gerard Boulay reprise. This is our second and final shipment the 2009 wines. Quantities are predictably scarce. Please get in early if you wish to secure some of these remarkable Sancerres.
 
The steep, south facing, limestone slopes that tower over the tiny hamlet of Chavignol offer one of the word’s more remarkable terroirs. In fact Chavignol (within the Sancerre AOC) does for Sauvignon what the greatest vineyards of Piemonte do for Nebbiolo. They offer us a perfect symbiosis; a perfect match of soil, aspect, climate and grape variety. And like Piemonte, the local foods have also evolved to match the wines produced. The goat cheese Crottin de... read more

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Gerard Boulay Sancerre Comtesse AOC Blanc 2008
This comes from 0.40 hectares of 65 year old vines on a prime slope in the heart of Monts Damnés. As long ago as 1870 Comtesse was considered the finest vineyard in Sancerre and it was the last... read more
Product Code: 8522-750
Bottle size 750ml
Buy a straight or mixed dozen get 10% off!
$ 87.00 Single bottle price
$ 78.30 Mixed or straight dozens
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