Wine Pascal Jolivet, "Attitude" Sauvignon Blanc, 2018
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Sauvignon Blanc: 100%
Tasting Notes
The wine is characterized by a soft yellow with a greenish tinge.
On the palate the wine captured the tone of gooseberry and light herbal mix, which are complemented by a touch of honey. The finish is full of mineral nuances.
In the aromatic bouquet of wine contains tones of citrus fruits, which are complemented by hints of fresh kiwi and green apples.
The wine is recommended to serve as an aperitif, with goat cheese, asparagus dishes, seafood.
Interesting Facts
Wine "Attitude" Sauvignon Blanc is the epitome of style Pascal Jolivet. Translated from the French "attitude" - "attitude." What does the wine with the same name? The answer to this question is on the back of the label, it says: "The attitude - an expression of style, a way of life. This is a way to explore." With international recognition, this wine is characterized by the evolution of a new generation of Sauvignon Blanc, as well as perfectly reflects the terroir of Sancerre. The grapes for wine making comes from two vineyards in the area of the castle Touraine - Shemri and Angers sur Cher. Soil first - mainly limestone, the soil is the basis of the second stone pebbles. Yield inhibit low to keep the maximum concentration of fruit. The grapes are harvested by hand. Fermentation on natural yeast is slow and natural way in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature for 6-8 weeks. Then the wine is aged for six months on the lees.
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.
