rocky soils force vines to struggle for sustenance
planted in 1972 on mineral-rich
they promise an additional six to eight years of graceful evolution for those willing to cellar them
The wine is certified organic and comes from a selection of ancient vines
The resulting wine is characterized by substantial mid-palate density
2024 Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Mont Damnes Vintage_2025 rocky soils force vines toThe 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