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Sancerre Les vignes de Chavignol Vincent Gaudry 2022
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A Chavignol Pinot Noir of remarkable finesse, combining bright fruit, mineral tension and fine-grained tannins.
More infoThe cuvée Les Vignes de Chavignol comes from several parcels nestled in the heart of the village of Chavignol, planted on clay-limestone slopes. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, in small crates, with meticulous sorting directly in the vineyard. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts naturally present on the grapes, including a gentle maceration with partial whole clusters. Ageing lasts around twelve months in demi-muids and seasoned casks, with no new oak employed to preserve the purity of the fruit.
In the glass, the hue is a bright, clear ruby-red. The nose is delicate yet expressive, unfolding aromas of Morello cherry, fresh raspberry, peony and black tea, lifted by a subtle smoky touch reminiscent of warm stone. On the palate, it is lively and shows finesse, carried by radiant fruit, silky tannins and a precise mineral edge. The floral, saline finish reveals beautiful length and precision.
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Sancerre Les vignes de Chavignol Vincent Gaudry 2022
The wine
The cuvée Les Vignes de Chavignol comes from several parcels nestled in the heart of the village of Chavignol, planted on clay-limestone slopes. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, in small crates, with meticulous sorting directly in the vineyard. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts naturally present on the grapes, including a gentle maceration with partial whole clusters. Ageing lasts around twelve months in demi-muids and seasoned casks, with no new oak employed to preserve the purity of the fruit.
In the glass, the hue is a bright, clear ruby-red. The nose is delicate yet expressive, unfolding aromas of Morello cherry, fresh raspberry, peony and black tea, lifted by a subtle smoky touch reminiscent of warm stone. On the palate, it is lively and shows finesse, carried by radiant fruit, silky tannins and a precise mineral edge. The floral, saline finish reveals beautiful length and precision.
About the Producer Vincent Gaudry
At the foot of Sancerre hill, in Sury-En-Vaux lies Domaine Vincent Gaudry. Family run for several generations, Vincent Gaudry started working his father's 9 hectares of vines at the tender age of 16. Three years later, in 1993, Vincent decided to start the transition to organic and biodynamic viticulture. Today, the domain holds Demeter certification (organically certified since 2002 and biodynamically certified since 2006). The vineyard now spans 11 hectares and is laid out mostly to Sauvignon Blanc, although there is some Pinot Noir. For Vincent, the vineyard is truly his garden. The soil is ploughed and fertilised with the help of compost and various biodynamic preparations such as plant-based concoctions and Bordeaux mixture. In his quest for an authentic wine that is true to its terroir, the vinification process is also a ‘hands off' affair. We foresee a bright future for the elegant wines of Vincent Gaudry: they are beautifully balanced with wonderful energy, tension and minerality.
