Wine Pascal Jolivet, "Sauvage" Sancerre Blanc, 2020
Reviews of purchase Pascal Jolivet, "Sauvage" Sancerre Blanc, 2020
Tasting Notes
Wine delicate straw color with a barely perceptible greenish reflections.
Taste wine has attractive tones cottage cheese, lemon, white peaches and nuances of straw. The finish is incredibly clean.
Aromatic bouquet of wine delicate and elegant, fully reflects the nuances of terroir and varietal composition.
Wine Recommended to white meat dishes, fish, seafood, poultry, shellfish and goat cheese.
Interesting Facts
With all its grace and elegance - is a wonderful wine. "Pascal Jolivet.
Sleek and elegant wine "Sauvage" perfectly reflects its terroir, showing typical features of Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre region. Complexity and elegance, the perfect balance of components, expressive acidity and a long finish - all this about "Savage".
Sancerre is located 200 km south of Paris, on a hilly area in height from 200 to 400 meters above sea level. Hills and the river Loire in the eastern part of the terroir create a moderate microclimate suitable for the cultivation of white grape vines. Grapes for wine "Savage" is derived from the best sites near the village Shamtan. Predominantly calcareous soil of the region. Pascal Jolivet minimalist style of winemaking practices, almost without interfering with the natural processes and vinification. Crop is harvested by hand. Biologically cultivated grapes fermented naturally, without the addition of artificial yeast. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature. Wine is aged on the lees for a year in steel tanks. Bottling takes place without filtration. Experts say that the 2012 vintage is at the peak of its maturity and is ready for use.
"Rich, yeast flavor of the wine, balanced and concentrated, filled with aromas of lemon, grapefruit, mineral aftertaste - a mellow expression of Sauvignon Blanc. With a rich structure and texture, this wine has to be perfect at the age of at least two years" - Roger Voss, wine columnist for the magazine "Wine Enthusiast".
Wine House Pascal Jolivet was founded in 1987. Vineyards with a total area of about 70 acres spread on both banks of the river Loire (Sancerre on the west coast, Pouilly-Fumé and the east). Sancerre soil contain many limestone, clay and silica. It is ideal for growing Sauvignon Blanc. Pascal Jolivet adheres to the idea that the ideal wine creates very nature, therefore, intervention in natural processes of vinification is minimized.
"All my wines are sophisticated, elegant, with a clean flavor and taste - a style of Pascal Jolivet. In my winery has one paradox, which is what I use technologies that allow you to control the fermentation process and it does not interfere with it. As a result - natural wines that are easy to drink "- Pascal Jolivet.
Producer's description
Wine house Pascal Jolivet , founded in 1987, is one of the youngest and most dynamic in the Loire Valley. The estate specializes in wines from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume, which are produced in the classic style of the Loire Valley. Very many of them occupy leading positions in the ratings and are served in the best restaurants in France. Vineyards with a total area of about 70 acres are located on steep slopes in the vicinity of Sancerre, on the west bank of the Loire, as well as on the opposite bank in the vicinity of Pouilly-Fumé. The soils of Sancerre contain a lot of limestone, clay and silicon. These are ideal conditions for growing Sauvignon Blanc. Pouilly-Fume vineyards are located on glacial soils containing large amounts of quartz, which gives the wines a mineral character.
Pascal Jolivet adheres to the idea that nature itself creates the perfect wine, so interference with the natural processes of vinification is minimized. All Pascal wines are elegant, refined and perfectly balanced.
"All my wines are refined, elegant, with pure aroma and taste - this is the Pascal Jolivet style. There is one paradox in my winery, which is that I use technologies that allow me to control the fermentation process without interfering with it. As a result, natural wines that are easy to drink" - Pascal Jolivet.
