PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Pascal Jolivet’s 2022 Pouilly-Fumé is a vibrant, expressive Sauvignon Blanc that leans more toward fruit richness than austere minerality, but still retains the signature flinty lift of Pouilly. It offers an accessible sophistication: bright citrus and orchard fruit framed by texture, gentle oak nuance (or lees influence), and balanced structure. It’s well suited for both immediate enjoyment and modest short-term aging.
Made by Pascal Jolivet, whose philosophy emphasizes terroir clarity, natural vinification, and clean expression.
It is a Pouilly-Fumé (Loire Valley, France) — an appellation where Sauvignon Blanc is planted on silex (flint), marl, limestone and clay soils, lending smoky / flinty character in many wines.
The 2022 bottling is classified under the Pascal Jolivet “Signature / Pure Expression / Indigenous” lines, which tend to emphasize mineral, open, terroir-driven style.
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Color / Appearance | Pale straw with gentle gold highlights, showing a touch of maturity. |
| Nose / Aroma | Aromas of lemon peel, yellow plum, candied citrus, hints of chamomile or straw, gentle floral notes. (As described in critiques and listings) |
| Palate / Taste | Ripe citrus (lemon, candied peel), yellow plum, slight honeyed richness. Dry and balanced, with a tug of bitter herbs or phenolic grip. Some chamomile / straw undertones. |
| Finish | Long and structured. Bitter lemon peel, a saline or mineral echo, and a faint almond or salty note at the end. |
One reviewer (Wine Spectator) notes:
“A slight honeyed note to the candied lemon peel and yellow plum flavors imparts a richness to this white, which is a lush style for sure, with chamomile and straw notes chiming in. A tug of bitter tannins brings form and balance to the long finish, graced by a salted almond note.”
Another source (CellarTracker) describes the wine as “dry, fuller-bodied but yet light on the palate” with good citrus character and clean finish.
Serve: Chill to about 8–10 °C. Use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics to develop.
Pairings:
• Shellfish (oysters, scallops), especially with citrus or herbal dressings.
• Grilled or seared white fish (sea bass, halibut) with light butter / lemon sauces.
• Poulet (white meat) in cream, herb or lemon sauces.
• Goat cheese or fresh chèvre.
• Light vegetable dishes (asparagus, artichoke, zucchini) or salads with citrus vinaigrette.
• Citrus desserts or fruit tarts that echo the wine’s stone fruit and citrus notes.
This wine’s balance makes it fairly flexible; its bit of richness means it can take slightly richer dishes than many lean Loire Sauvignon Blancs.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Pascal Jolivet 2022 Pouilly-Fumé |
| Variety | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region / Appellation | Loire Valley, Pouilly-Fumé (France) |
| Style | Fruit-forward yet mineral; moderate richness with flint / smokiness |
| Drink Window | Now through ~ 2030 for best expression of both fruit and evolving complexity |
| Strengths | Balanced, expressive, good depth for appellation wines |
| Considerations | May lose the lush edge with heavy oak or high heat; best kept for moderate aging, not decades |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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