Vincent Gaudry Sauvignon Blanc Gaudry 'Olle Organic Biodynamic 2025 · Loire Valley, France
The Vincent Gaudry Gaudry'Olle Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, fresh, and youthful expression of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, specifically from a plot in Crézancy-en-Sancerre. This wine originates from young vines planted on a hill with clay-limestone soil, reflecting a deep connection to its terroir.
Producer Description
Since 1991, Vincent Gaudry has been handcrafting essential, soulful wines with a profound connectedness to the land and to the collective lineage of vignerons past. At just 16, he joined his father in running the estate established by his grandfather in the tiny hamlet of Chambre, near Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre. Today, Gaudry’s wines are among the most authentic, artisanal, and limited of the region.
A true minimalist whose guiding principle is “Trust in Nature,” Vincent began converting to organic farming in 1995, obtaining certification in 2002. He developed a deep appreciation for the balance that a biodynamic philosophy brings to his 11ha of vineyards, becoming the first producer in Sancerre with a Demeter certification in 2004. The vineyards, the forests, and their animal inhabitants work in harmony, and that harmony is felt in the wine.
Gaudry’Olle is the first release (2022 was the first vintage) of a visionary new project called “La Grande Pièce” in Crézancy-en-Sancerre, an area just 9km southwest of Sancerre, just across the Sancerre AOP border, on a plateau at 300m elevation, where the soil has a calcareous clay top layer, with caillottes underneath. Vincent had climate change in mind when in 2019 he planted sauvignon blanc vines from a massale selection of his 90+ year-old vines from his La Rabotine vineyard in Sury-en-Vaux.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks, followed by seven months of aging on lees in stainless steel, with two rackings before bottling.
Tasting Notes
On the palate, this Sauvignon Blanc presents a playful, fleshy texture with balanced acidity. It reveals delicate floral notes, vibrant citrus undertones like lemon and orange zest, and hints of green fruit.
A distinct stony or chalky minerality is present, leading to a medium-long finish. The wine is crafted to be approachable and vibrant, showcasing the verve of the Sauvignon grape and the identity of its unique place of origin.
Food Pairing
Shellfish and seafood platters, grilled white fish or poultry, fresh and matured goat cheeses.
Details
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Region: Loire Valley, France
- Appellation: Val de Loire IGP
- Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
- Type: White
- Farming: Organic, Biodynamic
- Vegan
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