Gitton Père & Fils – Les Herses Sancerre 2023 – Loire Valley France

Gitton Père & Fils Les Herses Sancerre 2023 is a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre with a silex-driven, mineral profile and the structured character of the estate’s Tradition-style white cuvées.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region / Appellation: Sancerre AOC, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2023
• Terroir: Silex (flint)
• Style: Dry white wine; mineral, structured, and precise

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Les Herses combines citrus and herbal freshness with a pronounced flinty mineral character, firm structure, and a long finish. Gitton classifies Herses Blanc among its silex Tradition cuvées and describes the house style for these wines as oak-foudre vinification.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A more structured expression of Gitton’s silex Sancerre style
• Mineral tension and freshness with added textural depth
• A food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc built for more than just aperitif drinking

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Fresh oysters or grilled shrimp
• Seared scallops or roasted white fish
• Crottin de Chavignol or other goat cheese
• Herb-roasted poultry or vegetable dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who prefer mineral, structured whites
✓ Fans of silex-driven Sancerre with more texture
✓ Buyers looking for a Loire white suited to the table
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-only, low-acid whites