Gérard Boulay

Chavignol Sancerre Pinot Noir

8.834 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jean David

Jean had this 9 years ago

Jean had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2016
Christine Martin

This is a fun Sancerre rouge. I've had others more elegant, however that's not what this wine is about. It's bold and interesting and quirky- all in a charming way. Definitely a meditation wine.

This is a fun Sancerre rouge. I've had others more elegant, however that's not what this wine is about. It's bold and interesting and quirky- all in a charming way. Definitely a meditation wine.

Mar 23rd, 2015
Joseph Barsky

2015 Vintage. Lovely rose for a hot day.

2015 Vintage. Lovely rose for a hot day.

Oct 5th, 2020
Sergio Licea

Morello cherries, green & black peppercorns, haystack, game, marjoram, dried thyme, mint. Rounded acidity/minimal smooth velvet tannins, medium bodied, satin texture, herbal-gamy finish. Quirky with prominent herbal notes; some reduction that pairs well with venison, red meats, funky cheeses. Do not expect a polished-elegant Pinot Noir.

Morello cherries, green & black peppercorns, haystack, game, marjoram, dried thyme, mint. Rounded acidity/minimal smooth velvet tannins, medium bodied, satin texture, herbal-gamy finish. Quirky with prominent herbal notes; some reduction that pairs well with venison, red meats, funky cheeses. Do not expect a polished-elegant Pinot Noir.

Jul 9th, 2018
Andrew Willingham

First Rosé of the season in Seattle, clocking in with sunshine and 58 degrees 😃. Pretty dark on the eye: rose gold, almost burnt orange. Nose sees minerality, some bright red strawberries and raspberries, red and white flowers abound. Palette sees a healthy does of acid (medium), lots of minerality, more bright red fruits, with long finish that moves slowly across your palette.

First Rosé of the season in Seattle, clocking in with sunshine and 58 degrees 😃. Pretty dark on the eye: rose gold, almost burnt orange. Nose sees minerality, some bright red strawberries and raspberries, red and white flowers abound. Palette sees a healthy does of acid (medium), lots of minerality, more bright red fruits, with long finish that moves slowly across your palette.

Apr 2nd, 2017
Jason Pineda

So my entry won our blind #Pinot tasting tonight from Loire #winning

So my entry won our blind #Pinot tasting tonight from Loire #winning

Nov 27th, 2016
Harold Dishner

Great fruits. Slight saltiness. Best of them summer wines

Great fruits. Slight saltiness. Best of them summer wines

Aug 6th, 2016
Amir Hammad

Delicious mineral driven expressive rosé

Delicious mineral driven expressive rosé

Aug 1st, 2016
Bobby Gilbane

Shape shifter extraordinaire. Very much enjoying this.

Shape shifter extraordinaire. Very much enjoying this.

Jul 10th, 2016
Kylea Bates

Dark fruit, figs, and a refreshing green note. Light and easy to drink

Dark fruit, figs, and a refreshing green note. Light and easy to drink

Aug 13th, 2015