Vincent Gaudry ‘Le Tournebride’ Sancerre Blanc 2022
Location: France, Loire, Sancerre
Winemaker: Vincent Gaudry
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc (planted from old massale selection)
Soil: Caillotes in Verdigny, Terres Blanches in Sury-en-Vaux, and Silex in Saint-Satur
Winemaking: Certified organic (Ecocert), Certified Biodynamic (Demeter). Hand harvested. Spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% large used French foudres. 18 months in stainless steel on the lees in stainless steel tanks without bâtonnage
From the Importer De Maison Selections: 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.
Vincent immediately began converting to organic farming in 1995, obtaining organic certification in 2002. With a desire to go even further, he developed a deep appreciation for biodynamic farming and the balance it brought to his vineyards. Vincent began farming his vineyards with biodynamic principles in 2000, becoming the first producer in Sancerre with a Demeter certification in 2004, upon witnessing firsthand the positive relationship between the vineyards, forests, and their animal inhabitants brought on by his regenerative agricultural practices. Vincent works with nature and a sober pragmatism to maintain a balance in his vineyards and wine. Today, he and his wife Séverine farm 11 hectares of vineyards with certified organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices.
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.
One important trait to note about Vincent is his warm, generous and convivial nature. Of course Vincent’s wines are world-class and profound in substance, yet he does not take himself too seriously and is quick to share a joke and open his best bottles for guests. His quest for quality and authenticity is all about living life with great energy and joy. He is not interested in accolades or notoriety—rather he is content to share his lessons learned from previous generations in Sancerre, showing what is possible in the region.
Gaudry’s vineyards are planted on all three predominant Sancerre terroirs:
silex (flinty soils offering structure, length, and lift), which runs in a narrow band along a fault line passing underneath Saint-Satur, near the town of Sancerre
terres blanches (Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, providing mouthfeel) from Sury-en-Vaux
caillottes (hard, weathered Oxfordian limestone giving nose and aromatics) from Verdigny
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 travels well. Cuvée ‘Le Tournebride’, the primary wine of the domaine, is made in reference to this tradition. For Vincent, ‘Le Tournebride’ represents a complete, transparent expression of Sancerre, delicately perfumed with a touch of gras and mineral tension.
Location: France, Loire, Sancerre
Winemaker: Vincent Gaudry
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc (planted from old massale selection)
Soil: Caillotes in Verdigny, Terres Blanches in Sury-en-Vaux, and Silex in Saint-Satur
Winemaking: Certified organic (Ecocert), Certified Biodynamic (Demeter). Hand harvested. Spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% large used French foudres. 18 months in stainless steel on the lees in stainless steel tanks without bâtonnage
From the Importer De Maison Selections: 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.
Vincent immediately began converting to organic farming in 1995, obtaining organic certification in 2002. With a desire to go even further, he developed a deep appreciation for biodynamic farming and the balance it brought to his vineyards. Vincent began farming his vineyards with biodynamic principles in 2000, becoming the first producer in Sancerre with a Demeter certification in 2004, upon witnessing firsthand the positive relationship between the vineyards, forests, and their animal inhabitants brought on by his regenerative agricultural practices. Vincent works with nature and a sober pragmatism to maintain a balance in his vineyards and wine. Today, he and his wife Séverine farm 11 hectares of vineyards with certified organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices.
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.
One important trait to note about Vincent is his warm, generous and convivial nature. Of course Vincent’s wines are world-class and profound in substance, yet he does not take himself too seriously and is quick to share a joke and open his best bottles for guests. His quest for quality and authenticity is all about living life with great energy and joy. He is not interested in accolades or notoriety—rather he is content to share his lessons learned from previous generations in Sancerre, showing what is possible in the region.
Gaudry’s vineyards are planted on all three predominant Sancerre terroirs:
silex (flinty soils offering structure, length, and lift), which runs in a narrow band along a fault line passing underneath Saint-Satur, near the town of Sancerre
terres blanches (Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, providing mouthfeel) from Sury-en-Vaux
caillottes (hard, weathered Oxfordian limestone giving nose and aromatics) from Verdigny
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 travels well. Cuvée ‘Le Tournebride’, the primary wine of the domaine, is made in reference to this tradition. For Vincent, ‘Le Tournebride’ represents a complete, transparent expression of Sancerre, delicately perfumed with a touch of gras and mineral tension.
Location: France, Loire, Sancerre
Winemaker: Vincent Gaudry
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc (planted from old massale selection)
Soil: Caillotes in Verdigny, Terres Blanches in Sury-en-Vaux, and Silex in Saint-Satur
Winemaking: Certified organic (Ecocert), Certified Biodynamic (Demeter). Hand harvested. Spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% large used French foudres. 18 months in stainless steel on the lees in stainless steel tanks without bâtonnage
From the Importer De Maison Selections: 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.
Vincent immediately began converting to organic farming in 1995, obtaining organic certification in 2002. With a desire to go even further, he developed a deep appreciation for biodynamic farming and the balance it brought to his vineyards. Vincent began farming his vineyards with biodynamic principles in 2000, becoming the first producer in Sancerre with a Demeter certification in 2004, upon witnessing firsthand the positive relationship between the vineyards, forests, and their animal inhabitants brought on by his regenerative agricultural practices. Vincent works with nature and a sober pragmatism to maintain a balance in his vineyards and wine. Today, he and his wife Séverine farm 11 hectares of vineyards with certified organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices.
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.
One important trait to note about Vincent is his warm, generous and convivial nature. Of course Vincent’s wines are world-class and profound in substance, yet he does not take himself too seriously and is quick to share a joke and open his best bottles for guests. His quest for quality and authenticity is all about living life with great energy and joy. He is not interested in accolades or notoriety—rather he is content to share his lessons learned from previous generations in Sancerre, showing what is possible in the region.
Gaudry’s vineyards are planted on all three predominant Sancerre terroirs:
silex (flinty soils offering structure, length, and lift), which runs in a narrow band along a fault line passing underneath Saint-Satur, near the town of Sancerre
terres blanches (Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, providing mouthfeel) from Sury-en-Vaux
caillottes (hard, weathered Oxfordian limestone giving nose and aromatics) from Verdigny
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 travels well. Cuvée ‘Le Tournebride’, the primary wine of the domaine, is made in reference to this tradition. For Vincent, ‘Le Tournebride’ represents a complete, transparent expression of Sancerre, delicately perfumed with a touch of gras and mineral tension.