Domaine Vincent Gaudry - Sancerre "Le Tournebride" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Domaine Vincent Gaudry |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 70865 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Vincent Gaudry Description
For those in the know, Vincent Gaudry has been handcrafting some of the most essential, soulful wines of the Loire River Valley for over 30 years in his craftsman cellar in the tiny hamlet of Chambre near Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre. Vincent is a true minimalist whose guiding principle is “Trust in Nature.” The domaine was established by Vincent’s grandfather, and Vincent was only 16 years old when he joined his father in the family business in 1991.
Gaudry wines are in tune with the elements, instilling a feeling of being profoundly connected to the land. Driven by his deep respect for the wisdom of past generations of local vignerons, Gaudry’s wines are inspired by history and, as a result, are among the most transparent, soulful, and authentic in the region. They are also amongst the most limited, due to his artisanal scale.
Gaudry’s vineyards are planted on all three predominant Sancerre terroirs:
• silex (flinty soils offering structure, length, and lift)
• terres blanches (Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, providing mouthfeel)
• caillottes (hard, weathered Oxfordian limestone giving nose and aromatics)
Vincent explains that, historically, when Sancerre was still sold by the barrel to satisfy the thirst of Paris bistros, négociants used to blend wines from the three different terroirs of Sancerre in equal parts to make a complete wine that would travel well. In reference to this tradition, his cuvée Le Tournebride, the primary wine of the domaine, is a blend of sauvignon blanc grown on caillottes from Verdigny, terres blanches from Sury-en-Vaux, and silex from Saint-Satur. For Vincent, this wine represents a complete, transparent expression of Sancerre, delicately perfumed with a touch of gras and mineral tension.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2022 La Tournebride is like sinking into a warm bath. It may be round and ripe, reflecting the season, but it's also elegant, refined and balanced. A blend of the three terroirs in Sancerre, it offers a bit of everything. The 2022 is not showy but attractive and pretty. It's drinking beautifully now with its ripe, red apple-fruited finish, and I challenge you not to like it.
