The Boulay family have nine hectares in the famed Sancerre village of Chavignol, and can trace their history as grape growers in the village back to 1380. Vineyards are planted in Kimmeridgian-centric soils, including the famed “crus” of Monts Damnés, La Grande Côte, and Clos de Beaujeu.

Records dating as far back as 1380 reveal the presence of the Boulay family in Chavignol. This long and proud lineage leads all the way to today, where Gerard and Lucie Boulay currently run this 9 hectare estate, 8 hectares of which lie on these steep, stony slopes of Chavignol.

We’re talking about really darn good Sauvignon Blanc – Gerard Boulay’s Sancerre. Even though Sancerre has been made since the 1400s, unlike Chablis and Burgundy, it doesn’t have the complexity of laws governing its vineyards.

Sort and explore the best vintages of Gérard Boulay Sancerre à Chavignol Blanc.

Gerard Boulay's vineyards produce some of the most distinctive and soil-inflected Sauvignon Blancs in the Loire, with a delineation and minerality often reminiscent of a top Chablis. Boulay is among the top examples of the appellation's potential.

"The 2022 Chavignol Sancerre is racy and very complex. Initially, you'll find bright citrus and herbaceous notes on the nose. A few swirls in the glass, it opens up to melon, pink grapefruit and a light spice of white pepper and minerals.

Oct 2, 2024 · Perched on the northern tip of Sancerre's limestone slopes of Chavignol is the finest Sauvignon Blanc growing subregion in the world. Replete with freshness and bright citrus minerality, Boulay's Sancerre displays classic gooseberry and lime zest aromas, which mingle with notes of minty herb, stone, almond and white flowers.

A profile of Domaine Gérard Boulay, a top grower in Chavignol, in Sancerre. Presented in four parts, here in part one I examine the history of the Boulay family in Chavignol, and look at how Gérard got started, as well as the domaine today.