2018 Gitton Pere & Fils - Sancerre Les Herses SilexColour : White Producer : Gitton Pere & Fils Label Name : Sancerre Les Herses Silex Country : France Region : Loire Sub Region : Centre Loire Appellation : Sancerre Variety : Sauvignon Blanc Vintage : 2018 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : Wine Enthusiast 91 pts Tasting Note : The 2018 Gitton Pre & Fils Sancerre Les Herses Silex is a Sauvignon Blanc from one of the Loire Valley's most respected family owned estates. Founded in 1945, Gitton

Fragrant floral

finessed and aromatic Chenin with an exceptionally long and

and the estate was beginning its modern transformation toward the quality standard that has since made it a reference among Premier Cru Pommard producers

Here the flavors are a bit richer and riper than in the two other wines

in the single-vineyard expression from a now-celebrated underrated vintage

This wine boasts all the signature touches of Serralunga d'Alba with the massive structure

spring honey

The palate is magical however

With laser-like precision and enormous extract and concentration

Complex nose

the aromas of tropical flowers and fruits slowly emerge

and for those who know the estate and vintage well