Domaine Gérard Boulay Sancerre La Côte 2023, Loire Valley, France. From biodynamically farmed 25-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines on the chalkier, south-facing Kimmeridgian limestone slopes of La Grande Côte in Chavignol – a prime hillside yielding exotic tension – this Domaine Gérard Boulay Sancerre La Côte 2023 seduces with passionfruit, white flowers, menthol lift and candied citrus aromas.

Radiant and filigreed on the palate, it layers spicy stone fruits, chalky minerality and forceful acidity into a deep, grippy core that stretches to a salt-licked, memorably long finish – vibrant Chavignol finesse with thrilling purity. Superb with oysters, veal or goat cheese; snag this stellar hillside rocket for your cellar now.