where the Tinta Negra variety acts as a conduit for the high-altitude
extending ripening and preserving exceptional acidity—an advantage that brings lift and definition to this traditionally framed blend
it brilliantly reflects its terroir
site-specific winemaking with minimal intervention and used French oak aging
Aged for an average of five years in seasoned oak casks
2024 Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Mont Damnes Site_Les Caillerets where the Tinta Negra varietyThe Boulay family has farmed their nine hectare estate in the village of Chavignol since 1380, maintaining a legacy of careful stewardship in the heart of Sancerre. This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the steep, south facing slopes of the Mont Damns vineyard, where the vines, averaging 45 years of age, thrive in Kimmeridgian limestone soils. In the glass, it shows bright notes of citrus and crisp orchard fruit, defined by a saline mineral