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.
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