Vincent Gaudry Sancerre Melodie de Vieilles Vignes 2022

Farah Abboud — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Got this as a birthday present from my partner who knows I love Sancerre. Wasn't expecting a red Sancerre but wow, it's got real depth to it — loads of fruit but not heavy at all. The acidity keeps everything fresh and I kept going back for another glass. At £43 it's not an everyday bottle but for a special occasion it's spot on.

Jason Steel — Old vines doing their thing

8/10

Picked this up after reading about old vine wines and wanted to see what the fuss was about. You can tell there's concentration here without it being jammy or over the top. Really layered fruit and a finish that just keeps going. Goes brilliantly with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Ryan Mitchell — Solid but not mind-blowing

7/10

Decent wine, don't get me wrong. The fruit is well-defined and it's clearly well made — nothing rough or off about it. I just expected a bit more personality for north of £40. It's clean and composed, almost a bit too polite? My wife loved it though so what do I know.