Domaine Gérard Boulay - Sancerre - La Côte - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Sancerre La Côte comes from a 0.6-hectare chalk-rich terroir, bringing a distinct, stony character to the wine. The warmth of the vintage is beautifully managed here, giving it a vibrant freshness and tension without any excess. This is a wine built to age, ready to be enjoyed over the next decade. Rated 95/100 by the RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 25-year-old vines, vinified in vats, indigenous yeasts, matured in 300-litre barrels on fine lees without stirring, no new barrels.

Color:

Bright, light gold.

Nose:

Pure and chalky, with a beautiful aromatic bouquet of floral and spicy notes.

Palate:

This cuvée offers lively tension and fresh energy, with a balanced, savory profile that invites you back for more.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish in all its forms: terrine, marinated, smoked, roasted and aperitif.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Renowned in the Sancerre region and awarded 2 stars by the RVF, Gérard Boulay is a true master of Chavignol’s white, chalky soils—similar to those of Chablis and celebrated for producing wines with exceptional finesse and intense minerality.

On 14 hectares of the appellation’s most prized terroirs, he crafts wines with a strikingly pure mineral expression, free from overt varietal notes. These wines are powerful, structured, and built to age beautifully, showcasing depth and concentration.