From a tiny plot in Chavignol, Vincent’s Rue de Vaux is a rare expression, grown on caillotes soil on a 45 degree slope, eliciting floral, rich, precise Sancerre wine. As with the plots that go into the red ‘Les Vignes de Chavignol’, these vines are leased to Vincent by the legendary Anne Vatan, acknowledging him as a true, passionate scion of Sancerre, a mantle he wears with overwhelming seriousness. That said, Rue de Vaux, like Gaudry wines across the board, carries a feeling of joy, and will only grow more joyful with years in the cellar.
Region
Loire Valley
Appellation
Sancerre
Villages
Saint-Satur
Elevation
200-300m
Plot
Rue de Vaux (0.17ha)
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vine Age
As much as 60 years old
Soil
Kimmeridgian clay with caillotes
Fermentation
Spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in 600L demi-muid
Aging
12 months in demi-muid then 12 months in stainless steel
MLF
Spontaneous
Farming
Practicing Organic and Biodynamic (in conversion to certification)
Fining/Filtration
None
Vegan
Yes
ABV
13.5%
Pack Size
6x750mL