Sancerre Chavignol Tradition 2022

Gérard Boulay Vintage 2022 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country France Region Loire Valley Appellation Sancerre Wine Type White - Still Varietals Sauvignon Blanc Farming Organic Vineyard Gérard combines different parcels of his vines in Chavignol to create this traditional Sancerre blanc. Average vine ages is approximately 35 to 40 years old. Exposures very but the majority are south facing allowing for great ripeness when harvested. Soil Marne kimmeridgean "terres blanches" (clay limestone) Viticulture As with each of Boulay's vineyards, organic methods are used as Gérard works the soils and harvest the grapes by hand. Vinification Fermentation always occurs naturally. Only natural yeast is used as nothing is added and no manipulation ever occurs. Élevage is approximately 8-10 months in stainless steel tank. No new wood is ever used. Gerard wants to the wine to spend as much time on its lees as possible before bottling. Aging Aged for 8 to 10 months on the lees in tank. Back to Current Releases