Gitton Les Herses d'Or 2002  AOC Sancerre. A rare mature Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc from a respected domaine, offering complex mineral depth, evolved citrus and honeyed notes. Ideal for collectors seeking aged Sancerre with character, history and distinctive terroir expression.
**Gitton Les Herses d'Or 2002
AOC Sancerre**
Producer Overview
Domaine Gitton (Gitton Pere & Fils) is a well-established Sancerre estate known for single-vineyard expressions that highlight specific terroirs. Les Herses d'Or is a premium cuvee sourced from quality hillside parcels with strong mineral character.
Vintage Context 2002 Loire Valley
2002 was a good, clean, balanced vintage in the Loire:
Even ripening
Excellent acidity
Precise, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc
Most Sancerre is made for earlier drinking, making well-preserved bottles from 2002 highly unusual and collectible.
Wine Details
Producer: Domaine Gitton
Cuvee: Les Herses d'Or
Vintage: 2002
Region: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: Sancerre AOC
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Volume: 75cl
Expected Tasting Profile
After 20+ years, expect:
Preserved lemon, quince, yellow apple
Beeswax, hay, lanolin
Chalky minerality, smoky flint
Softened acidity with a gentle, elegant finish
This is primarily a collector's bottle, as aged Sancerre is rare and stylistically unique.