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Description
Pascal Jolivet 2022 Blanc FumePascal Jolivets Blanc Fum 2022 is a more textured, richer, and slightly more exuberant interpretation of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. It combines Loire minerality and smoky gun flint character with ripe orchard fruit and layered detail. Its elegant yet expressivea wine that bridges freshness with a richer mid palate push. Great for those who like Sauvignon Blanc with body and nuance. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced by Pascal Jolivet, a Loire specialist
Pascal Jolivet’s Blanc Fumé 2022 is a more textured, richer, and slightly more exuberant interpretation of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. It combines Loire minerality and smoky gun-flint character with ripe orchard fruit and layered detail. It’s elegant yet expressive—a wine that bridges freshness with a richer mid-palate push. Great for those who like Sauvignon Blanc with body and nuance.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Pascal Jolivet, a Loire specialist known for clear, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs.
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Blanc Fumé is also referred to as the “Smoked White / White Smoke / Fumé” style in their Signature range.
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The terroir mix includes 50% flint (silex), 30% clay-limestone, 20% limestone, from plots in Tracy-sur-Loire and Boisgibault.
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Winemaking is natural / minimal: careful sorting, gravity flow, and allowing the terroir to be expressed with minimal intervention.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Color / Appearance | A pale gold / straw hue, showing some richness and depth rather than a very pale green Sauvignon style. |
| Nose / Aroma | Ripe golden apple, Bosc pear, quince, candied lemon peel. There’s also brioche and subtle toasted notes, suggesting a touch of richness. |
| Palate / Taste | Vibrant and textural. The fruit (apple / stone fruit) is present, but there’s a creamy / layered feel early on. Some baking spice, dried white flower / blossom, plus subtle herbal lifts. |
| Finish | Long and balanced. There is underlying minerality and tension, with a tug of bitter tang / grip to give it structure. |
Wine Enthusiast’s write-up notes:
“Gold in color, this wine opens with ripe golden apple, fall Bosc pear, brioche, quince and candied lemon peel. … subtle baking spice and dried white blossom … a tug of bitter tannins brings form and balance … long finish graced by a salted almond note.”
Food & Serving Suggestions
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Serve Temperature / Glassware: Chill to ~ 10 °C (lower end) and use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics to open.
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Pairings:
• Fresh shellfish or oyster platters — the minerality and richness will play nicely
• Grilled or seared fish (e.g. seabass, halibut)
• Soft shell crab, langoustine with butter or lemon
• White meats (chicken, veal) with light cream or citrus sauces
• Goat cheese, fresh cheeses, or cheeses with floral / milky character
• Light fruit desserts (pear tart, apple galette)
Because it has body, it can also stand up to more flavorful dishes, so feel free to pair against herbaceous or citrus-accented fare.
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
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| Name | Pascal Jolivet 2022 Blanc Fumé (Smoked White / White Smoke) |
| Variety | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Terroir | 50% flint / 30% clay-limestone / 20% limestone soils in Loire (Tracy-sur-Loire, Boisgibault) |
| Style | Richer Loire Sauvignon — textural, smoky / mineral, expressive fruit & detail |
| Drink Window | Drink now through ~ 2030 for balance between freshness and development |
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