Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Blanc Clos Du Roy Organic 2023
Vintage
2023
Region
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Country
France
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
ABV
12.5%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
Organic Viticulture
Pascal Jolivet
Pascal Jolivet is one of the Loire Valley’s most recognisable producers, based in Sancerre and known for precise, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Touraine. Founded in 1987, the house has grown from a négociant-style project into a significant Loire estate, with more than 120 hectares across Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, complemented by 60 hectares in Touraine. Pascal Jolivet offers a clear reference point for Sancerre wine, Sancerre Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Sancerre rosé, combining regional identity with a distinctive style built on purity, natural vinification and terroir expression.
Read MoreVinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted on arrival at the winery. Gravity-flow handling is used throughout, helping to preserve the natural balance of the fruit. The grapes are lightly pressed, with only the first, purest juice retained. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The wine is aged for eight months on fine lees, then filtered and bottled, giving additional texture while maintaining purity and freshness.
Tasting Note
This organic Sancerre Blanc shows a precise and elegant Sauvignon Blanc profile. The nose combines white flowers, citrus fruit and a subtle smoky note, reflecting the clay-limestone soils of Clos du Roy. The palate is dry, fresh and finely structured, with white fruit, lemon and mineral detail supported by lees-derived texture. Medium-bodied and composed, it balances concentration with clarity, finishing long, clean and mineral with a discreet smoky lift.
Food Pairing
Pair with shellfish, white fish, ceviche, crab salad, scallops with lemon butter, grilled turbot, asparagus with hollandaise or fresh goat?s cheese.
