Description
A pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Loire Valley. Pouilly-Fumé offers smoky minerality and citrus, while Sancerre adds lift and precision. Crisp, refined, and perfect with oysters or creamy cheeses by the fire.
1 BOTTLE OF POUILLY FUMÉ AOC, 2023, GITTON PÈRE ET FILS, LOIRE, FRANCE
100% Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from a prized site in the Loire Valley where minerally, flinty soils shape its character. It shimmers in the glass with pale straw hues, as the aromatics dance between citrus blossom, crisp lemon zest, subtly dried orchard fruit, and a spine of gunflint minerality. The palate is beautifully poised—full-bodied yet precise—with waves of juicy citrus, delicate pear, and savory, saline undertones that glide toward a finish marked by finesse and length. Aged solely in stainless steel to preserve the varietal’s energy and clarity, the wine offers both immediacy and elegance. It’s a wonderful companion to fresh fish, grilled vegetables, or intriguingly contrasting flavors like pumpkin purée or bottarga. Gitton Père & Fils, a family estate rooted in traditional Loire winemaking since 1945, continues to shine by sourcing distinctive sites and crafting wines that resonate with both purity and place.
1 BOTTLE OF SANCERRE BLANC LES MONTACHINS AOC, 2023, GITTON PÈRE ET FILS, LOIRE, FRANCE
100% Sauvignon Blanc, lovingly crafted from old vines planted on Portlandian limestone in the Loire Valley. In the glass, its bouquet is electrifying—white peach, zesty lime, and Bosc pear, all laced with chalky minerality and a whisper of wet flint. Texturally, it’s a marvel: silk-like on the palate, with crystalline acidity that threads through orchard fruit and touches of saline tension, carrying you to a long, stony finish. Aged on its lees for six months in stainless steel, the wine melds purity with subtle textural complexity, maintaining both energy and poise. This Sancerre is a dream alongside oysters, shellfish, goat cheese, or elegant dishes like trout in a caper butter sauce—truly the embodiment of Loire finesse. Gitton Père & Fils, a family estate in Ménétréol‑sous‑Sancerre founded on respect for tradition and terroir, ferments spontaneously and vinifies each parcel separately. Les Montachins is a testament to their commitment to expressive, site-driven Sauvignon Blanc crafted with precision and grace.