Gitton Pere & Fils
Sancerre Les Herses 2023
| Denomination | AOC Sancerre |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Loire (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Matured for 9-10 months in stainless steel tanks. |
- Name and vintage: Sancerre AOC Les Herses 2023, still white wine
- Grapes: 100% Sauvignon, with the fresh and elegant character typical of the Loire Valley
- Vinification: fermentation and ageing for 9-10 months in stainless steel, with no use of wood
- Tasting notes: straw yellow colour, citrus aromas; soft and savoury on the palate
- Details: 0.75 l bottle, 14% vol, serve at 12-14 °C, longevity 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine is it
Sancerre Les Herses is a still white wine produced by Gitton Pere & Fils in the renowned Loire Valley. Made from Sauvignon grapes, it stands out for its fresh and elegant style and its bright straw yellow colour. On the nose, it reveals a clear aromatic profile, characterised by lively citrus notes. The palate is pleasantly smooth and distinctly savoury, offering a clear and well-defined structure.
Where does it come from
This Sancerre originates in the village of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre, an area renowned for the cultivation of Sauvignon. The vineyards benefit from an eastern exposure and an altitude between 205 and 225 metres above sea level, ideal conditions for the development of aromatic precursors. The limestone and flint soils sharply define the structure and typical savouriness of the palate. The family-run estate, founded in 1945 by Marcel and Huguette Gitton, carefully oversees every stage of production, ensuring exclusive on-site ageing.
How is it produced
The production process begins with a rigorous manual harvest, aimed at carefully selecting the best bunches. Vinification continues with fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, a method chosen to preserve maximum aromatic purity. Subsequently, the wine rests in steel containers for about nine or ten months, with no ageing in wood. This precise production technique allows the elegant fruity nuances to remain intact, while also ensuring excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Born from the dedication of Marcel and Huguette Gitton, founders of the estate in 1945, this elegant Sancerre AOC expresses the authentic essence of Sauvignon. Located in the village of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre, the east-facing vines grow at an altitude of 205-225 metres on limestone and flint soils, which give the wine its unmistakable character. The meticulous manual harvest and prolonged ageing in steel enhance its fresh citrus notes, offering a soft, balanced and distinctly savoury sip that celebrates the Loire's historic winemaking tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1945
- Hectares: 33
The wines produced and aged exclusively on the estate have been marketed in over 30 countries for 40 years. The family-run estate has gained recognition through its respect for tradition and the terroir – a philosophy continued by their son Pascal who now manages the estate with his wife, Denise, assisted by their daughter, Chanel. Read more
| Name | Gitton Pere et Fils Sancerre Les Herses 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Sancerre AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Vendor | Gitton Pere & Fils |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the dedication of Marcel and Huguette Gitton, founders of the estate in 1945, this elegant Sancerre AOC expresses the authentic essence of Sauvignon. Located in the village of Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre, the east-facing vines grow at an altitude of 205-225 metres on limestone and flint soils, which give the wine its unmistakable character. The meticulous manual harvest and prolonged ageing in steel enhance its fresh citrus notes, offering a soft, balanced and distinctly savoury sip that celebrates the Loire's historic winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | Ménétréol-sous-Sancerre (France) |
| Climate | Vineyard facing east at 205-225 m above sea level; exposure: east |
| Soil composition | Limestone with flint |
| Fermentation temperature | At controlled temperatures |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures; ageing for 9 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures; ageing for 9 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Matured for 9 0 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |