Pascal Jolivet Blanc-Fumé 2020

Pouilly-Fumé, Loire, France Pascal Jolivet Blanc-Fumé is a white wine gem from the Loire Valley of France made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The house of Pascal Jolivet was founded in 1987 and is one of the most dynamic domaines in France’s Loire Valley. Based in Sancerre, the domaine now owns over 120 acres of prime vineyards spread across the appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Pouilly Fumé wines come from an area located on the right (north) bank of the Loire, which offers a large diversity of subsoils from the Ice Age. Pouilly Fumé wines possess characteristic flinty aromas (pierre à fusil) and are slightly rounder and creamier than Sancerre wines. The latter, grown on the left (south) bank of the Loire, exhibit more floral aromas and are bone dry. Organic, Biodynamic, Sustainable. Pascal Jolivet Blanc-Fumé is vibrant yellow in color with a dry, focused nose of citrus and mineral. On the palate the wine is medium in body, incredibly precise and layered with clean, driving acidity. It is clean and refreshing with good length on the finish. Enjoy Pascal Jolivet Blanc-Fumé over the next 3-4 years with grilled salmon, fried oysters, sushi, chicken salad and goat cheese.