Gaudry, Vincent 2022 Sancerre "La Tournebride"
Vincent Gaudry has been certified organic and Biodynamic for many years, perhaps the leading domaine in Sancerre in regards to farming. The cuvée "Le Tournebride" comes from all three Sancerre terroirs: terres blanches (Kimmeridgian marl), caillottes (weathered limestone) and flint (silex). The grapes are hand-harvested and ferment with wild yeasts in stainless stell vats, the wine then ages about ten months and is bottled unfiltered. The 2022 "Tournebride" shows a bright very pale gold color with elegant aromas of citrus, white flowers, pear, green apple and quince with hints of anise and fig with time open. The palate is subtle and pure with floral white fruits, a bit of melon, and almond, nicely round and ripe with firm citrusy acids, with nice density and a crystalline, stony aspect that continues in the long clean, sapid finish. This is a very elegant Sancerre which will accompany any mild-flavored fish dish, white meats and goat cheeses. "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."