Gitton Père & Fils – Les Belles Dames Sancerre 2024 – Loire Valley France

Gitton Père & Fils Les Belles Dames Sancerre 2024 is a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre grown on Silex Sparnacien, combining floral and citrus lift with mineral tension and six months of mixed stainless-steel and French-oak aging.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Sancerre AOC, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Soil: Silex Sparnacien — solid flint, clay, and limestone
• Vinification / Aging: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; 6 months in stainless-steel vats and 600L French-oak barrels
• Climate: Cool continental
• Co-managed by: Pascal & Denise Gitton
• Style: Dry white wine; crisp, mineral, full, and balanced

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Bright straw yellow, with a complex nose of white flowers, herbal notes, and light tropical fruit. The palate is crisp, mineral, full, and balanced, with lemon and orange-peel notes carrying the finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A classic Gitton silex expression with precise technical detail from the distributor sheet
• Indigenous-yeast fermentation and mixed vessel aging add texture without sacrificing freshness
• Mineral tension and citrus character keep the wine sharply food-friendly

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Pork
• Scallops and shellfish
• Spicy food
• Chicken
• Goat cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who love mineral, citrus-driven whites
✓ Fans of Sancerre with more texture than a simple stainless-steel style
✓ Buyers looking for a precise Loire white for seafood and cheese
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, buttery whites