and tense Garnacha—closer in feel to Pinot or alpine Nebbiolo than to plush southern Rhône styles
extending ripening and preserving exceptional acidity—an advantage that brings lift and definition to this traditionally framed blend
site-specific winemaking with minimal intervention and used French oak aging
This Pinot Noir originates from the heart of Musigny Grand Cru
While the legendary Château Simone (Palette’s most famous producer) casts a long shadow
2024 Gerard Boulay, Sancerre, Mont Damnes Site_Les Caillerets and tense Garnacha—closer in feelThe 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