Vincent Gaudry

2023 Domaine Vincent Gaudry Sancerre Blanc 'Melodie de Vieilles Vignes'

$59.99

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This is not at all a simple, fruit-driven sort of Sauvignon Blanc rather it’s a pure, elemental expression of the sparse Kimmeridgian soils on which it grows. While it’s indeed quite rich on the palate, it’s like the fruit was siphoned through that minerally soil first picking up all that chalk-like mineral, petrichor, salinity and that squeeze of citrus on the finish. While seemingly linear and lean right out of the bottle, as it warms in the glass, it surprises with layers of wild herb, shiso leaf and lime zest flavors.

Those who like their Sauvignon Blanc on its own as an aperitif, say may find this wine’s purity and archness a little too severe, but put it alongside a platter of oysters, clams, scallops or a warm goat cheese and herb salad and you’ll see why many think that great Sancerre might be one of the most underrated wines of all.