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Cave la CaboteEstimated delivery between 20 and Nov 22,
In Chavignol, the Boulays have one of the finest terroirs in the village, Clos de Beaujeu. This parcel, with its 70% slope, lies in the culs de beaujeu sector, facing east/south-east, while the monts damnés parcel, which shares the same chalky soil, faces due south. This east-facing exposure lends a rare elegance and refinement to the Sauvignons, which only come into their own after five years. Over twenty years, they evolve towards white truffle aromas. The wines are full-bodied and generous, with exemplary concentration for ageing, in particular the very pure Comtesse and the admirable Oriane red, capable of dazzling over twenty years of age. Domaine Gérard Boulay's Cuvée Oriane comes from a parcel planted on the Cheneau hillside facing Clos de Beaujeu and Graveron, next to Mont Damnés, where Pinot Noir has reigned supreme since the Middle Ages. The harvest, entirely destemmed, is left to infuse for a long time before being aged for several months in barrels, 50% of which are new. The nose reveals delicious notes of ripe strawberries, redcurrants, white pepper and a hint of licorice. The palate is
Taste
Fine and ample
Keeps
2022 years
Peak
2022 - 2027
Service
16°C
Grape varieties Pinot noir
Terroir -
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
13%
Content
75cl
Decanting
-
Meat
Carpaccio de thon rouge - paupiettes de veau aux pruneaux
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Gerard Boulay
Gerard Boulay is a domain from the region Vallée de la Loire in France, that produces 9 wines available to purchase, including the wine Oriane 2017.