Melodie de Vieilles Vignes 2022 Vincent Gaudry

Vincent Gaudry – Sancerre “Mélodie de Vieilles Vignes” 2022

Overview

The Sancerre “Mélodie de Vieilles Vignes” 2022 by Vincent Gaudry is an elegant and complex Sauvignon Blanc produced from vines over 50 years old on clay-limestone soils. This wine stands out for its aromatic complexity and persistent bouquet, with floral and fruity notes reminiscent of citrus pulp. Fresh and harmonious, it perfectly expresses the terroir of Sancerre and the meticulous care of the winemaker.

Wine History

This cuvée comes from the oldest and most representative vineyards of the Sancerre appellation, selected to highlight the finesse of Sauvignon Blanc. The mature vines provide grapes with intense aromas and character, producing a structured, balanced, and complex wine. Each bottle reflects Vincent Gaudry’s dedication to capturing varietal purity while respecting tradition.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyards are managed according to certified biodynamic principles (Demeter), preserving biodiversity and soil health. Manual vineyard management and careful cluster selection ensure healthy, fully ripe grapes capable of conveying aromatic elegance, balance, and minerality. Optimal sun exposure and clay-limestone soils allow a slow, even ripening, giving the wine structure, harmony, and depth.

Winemaking Approach

Fermentation takes place in wooden tanks, carefully controlled to preserve the delicate fruit aromas and complexity. Aging is entirely in wood, allowing the wine to develop structure, elegance, and aromatic persistence. This approach highlights the unique character of old vines, giving the wine a bright and clean finish, and a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: bright straw yellow with green highlights.
Nose: complex, elegant, and persistent, with floral and fruity notes, delicate citrus hints, and a subtle mineral undertone.
Palate: smooth, round, and almost enveloping, with a bright and clear finish that showcases the wine’s aromatic richness.
Pairs beautifully with flaked sea spider with yuzu, scallop carpaccio with porcini mushrooms, crustaceans like lobsters and spiny lobsters, farm poultry, white meat, veal rib, and fresh or matured goat cheese. Ideal for aperitif or pairing with delicate seafood and white meat dishes. Serve at 10–12°C.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Vincent Gaudry

• Vintage: 2022

• Region: Sancerre AOC

• Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vine age: over 50 years

• Soil: clay-limestone

• Farming: certified biodynamic (Demeter)

• Vinification: wooden tanks, controlled fermentation

• Aging: maturation in wood

• 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.