Gérard Boulay

Chavignol Sancerre Pinot Noir Rosé

9.199 ratings
9.232 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
Shengli Hu

Peachy and herbal with faint white flower notes.

Peachy and herbal with faint white flower notes.

Jul 29th, 2018
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

Super lean and chalky, "nothing in excess" as Tanzer said of the 2010...the aromatics bring to mind Cab Franc at times; there's an alluring cinnamon component in the finish. My first Boulay rosé and not the last.

Super lean and chalky, "nothing in excess" as Tanzer said of the 2010...the aromatics bring to mind Cab Franc at times; there's an alluring cinnamon component in the finish. My first Boulay rosé and not the last.

2 people found it helpfulMay 26th, 2015
Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.4

I am getting more and more amazed by Boulay's wines. Once his Monts Damnée came up second in a blind Sancerre tasting that I did. Right after Cotat. The domaine was unknown to me at that point, but after tasting more of his wines it is still in the range of Sancerre domaines that I like the most. Also his rosé is just plain beautiful. Apparently his wines are not really well known in France because he never sends tasting bottles to tastings.

I am getting more and more amazed by Boulay's wines. Once his Monts Damnée came up second in a blind Sancerre tasting that I did. Right after Cotat. The domaine was unknown to me at that point, but after tasting more of his wines it is still in the range of Sancerre domaines that I like the most. Also his rosé is just plain beautiful. Apparently his wines are not really well known in France because he never sends tasting bottles to tastings.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2016
Ed Lehrman

On the spicy side, med body with good length. Needs some cheese.

On the spicy side, med body with good length. Needs some cheese.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Gianna Fugazi

Great with my cheese, fresh with a hint of lycée and white peach

Great with my cheese, fresh with a hint of lycée and white peach

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2015
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.0

Happy pre-4th in 'merica via France

Happy pre-4th in 'merica via France

Jul 4th, 2016
John Osborne

Wine Director Raoul's

9.0

If Pradeaux made Sancerre Rosé...

If Pradeaux made Sancerre Rosé...

May 4th, 2016
Peter N

2014 subtle and appealing fruit and floral aromas with a hint of vanilla bean and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Nicely balanced and refreshing. Longish.

2014 subtle and appealing fruit and floral aromas with a hint of vanilla bean and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Nicely balanced and refreshing. Longish.

Sep 1st, 2015
Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.6

Ahhhhhhhhhh💦💦💦

Ahhhhhhhhhh💦💦💦

Mar 14th, 2015
Angela Gargano

Nice aromatics and pretty fruit...but a bit too lean for my taste

Nice aromatics and pretty fruit...but a bit too lean for my taste

Nov 11th, 2014