Constellation du Scorpion 2022 Vincent Gaudry

Vincent Gaudry – Sancerre “Constellation du Scorpion” 2022

Overview

The Sancerre “Constellation du Scorpion” 2022 by Vincent Gaudry is an elegant and mineral Sauvignon Blanc from silex soils in Sancerre. This wine stands out for its aromatic complexity, palate tension, and bright finish, offering an intense and harmonious tasting experience. Every sip reveals a perfect balance of freshness, structure, and floral notes, making it ideal for both tasting and refined food pairings.

Wine History

“Constellation du Scorpion” is made from the most representative vineyards, with vines around 30 years old. The cuvée aims to express the purest character of Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc, highlighting the mineral richness of silex soils and the historical tradition of the appellation. Each bottle reflects the precision and elegance of Gaudry’s work, balancing aromatic intensity with finesse.

Vineyard Philosophy

The 30-year-old vines are cultivated following certified biodynamic practices (Demeter), respecting biodiversity and soil health. Manual vineyard management and careful cluster selection produce healthy, ripe grapes capable of conveying aromatic purity and balance. Hand-harvesting ensures only the best berries are used, emphasizing the minerality and complexity of the terroir.

Winemaking Approach

Fermentation and maturation occur in wooden tanks, with spontaneous yeast activity and no filtration. This minimalist approach preserves the purity of fruit, tension, and mineral brightness, highlighting Sancerre’s unique character. Temperature and maceration timing are carefully monitored to maintain a creamy yet balanced body.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: bright straw yellow with green reflections.
Nose: complex and floral, with delicate pastry, subtle spices, and ripe fruit.
Palate: mellow and creamy, with ripe pear, elegant tension, and bright finish; subtle saline persistence enhances the mineral notes.
Pairs with crustaceans, raw or marinated fish, fish carpaccio, mollusks and oysters, white fish with aromatic sauces, white meat, and fresh or aged goat cheese. Serve at 10–12°C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Vincent Gaudry

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Loire Valley – Sancerre AOC

• Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vine age: ~30 years

• Soil: silex

• Farming: certified biodynamic (Demeter)

• Vinification: wooden tanks, native yeasts, unfiltered

• Maturation: wooden tanks

• Alcohol: 13%

• Bottle size: 0.75 L

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C

• Contains sulfites

Domaine Vincent Gaudry: Harmony Between Earth, Time, and Wine

History and Roots

The Domaine Vincent Gaudry lies in the heart of Sancerre, in the small village of Sury-en-Vaux, and stands today as one of the most authentic and radiant wineries in the Loire Valley. The estate has deep family roots, but it was under Vincent Gaudry, who took over in 1993, that it underwent a profound transformation. Guided by a rare sensitivity to nature and a personal vision of wine, Vincent embraced organic and biodynamic agriculture, becoming one of the first certified Demeter producers in Sancerre. His story is one of returning to origins, respecting natural rhythms, and believing deeply in terroir as the ultimate expression of truth in wine.

Vineyard Philosophy

Vincent Gaudry’s philosophy can be summed up in a simple yet powerful statement: “Trust in Nature.” Every gesture in the vineyard is an act of faith in the natural cycles and the living energy of the soil. His 13 hectares of vines are cultivated by hand, without chemical products, using biodynamic preparations and natural composts. Spontaneous cover crops grow between the rows, enriching biodiversity and microbial life. This consistent care allows the vines to reach perfect balance and harmony, producing grapes that are healthy, concentrated, and full of vitality.

Approach in the Cellar

In the cellar, Gaudry’s work is guided by precision and intuition. Fermentations occur with native yeasts, without fining or filtration, preserving the integrity of the fruit. Each cuvée is vinified separately to respect the identity of the terroir — from the calcareous “terres blanches” to silex and caillottes soils — and then aged in stainless steel or neutral oak. Some bottlings, such as Le Tournebride or Pour Vous, were created to express a unique dialogue between soil and grape, energy and depth. Every stage is personally overseen by Vincent in a cellar built with natural materials that “breathe” alongside the wine.

Vision and Style

Vincent Gaudry’s wines are an act of balance between matter and spirit, a pursuit of purity that never sacrifices character. His bottles reveal the mineral voice of Sancerre with clarity and vibrancy, combining tension and softness in perfect proportion. Gaudry seeks not effect but transparency: each wine is an honest portrait of a place, a vintage, a breath of the earth. His biodynamic approach, meticulous craftsmanship, and sensitive touch have made his domaine a benchmark for authenticity, elegance, and truth in wine.