Pour Vous 2021 Vincent Gaudry

Vincent Gaudry – Sancerre “Pour Vous” 2021

Overview

The Sancerre “Pour Vous” 2021 by Vincent Gaudry is a Sauvignon Blanc cuvée that combines intensity and finesse, perfectly expressing the Sancerre terroir on clay-limestone soils. This wine exemplifies the elegance of barrel-aged Sauvignon, with a balance of structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity. Every sip reveals minerality, elegance, and harmony, reflecting both the vineyard’s personality and Gaudry’s winemaking philosophy.

Wine History

“Pour Vous” was created to highlight the most mature and aromatic grapes from Gaudry’s oldest vineyards, some over fifty years old. The wine follows classic Sancerre traditions, emphasizing careful selection of clusters and maximum respect for the soil. Its name celebrates the experience of the taster, conveying the unique character of the terroir and the enologist’s expertise.

Vineyard Philosophy

The historic vines are cultivated according to certified biodynamic practices (Demeter). Natural vineyard management, organic fertilization, and biodiversity maintenance ensure grapes of exceptional quality, healthy and aromatic. The harvest is entirely manual, selecting only fully ripe clusters that faithfully express the Sauvignon Blanc variety.

Winemaking Approach

The wine is vinified and aged in oak barrels, unfiltered and bottled directly from the barrel. Fermentation uses native yeasts, and barrel aging adds complexity without overshadowing varietal character. Gaudry’s approach preserves purity, structure, and minerality, reflecting a philosophy of respect for the raw material and terroir expression.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: deep straw yellow with golden reflections, bright and transparent.
Nose: elegant and complex, with ripe white fruit, citrus, and subtle hints of vanilla and toast.
Palate: full and harmonious, with minerality and salinity on a long, persistent finish; balanced and enveloping.
Pairs with grilled fish, shellfish, soft cheeses, and creamy vegetable dishes. Serve at 10–12°C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Vincent Gaudry

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Loire Valley – Sancerre AOC

• Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vine age: over 50 years

• Soil: clay-limestone

• Farming: certified biodynamic (Demeter)

• Vinification: native yeasts, barrel-aged, unfiltered

• 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.