COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Pascal Jolivet
REGION
Loire Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine from the Loire Valley, France, produced by Pascal Jolivet. The 'Attitude' range, established in 2001, represents the producer's vision to highlight the Loire Valley's potential for high-quality Sauvignon Blanc outside of traditional appellations. The wine is crafted to embody Pascal Jolivet's signature style of balance, freshness, and precision, emphasizing the purity of the grape and the distinctiveness of its terroir. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Touraine, west of Sancerre, with soils composed of limestone, clay, and flint. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention in the winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Attitude' was conceived in 2001 to explore Loire Sauvignon Blanc outside established appellations.
Fact 02
The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
Fact 04
The wine is aged on fine lees for 5 months.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from vineyards in Touraine. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Fermentation takes place naturally with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for 5 months in stainless steel tanks. This method aims to preserve the purity of the fruit and the distinct characteristics of the Loire Valley terroir.
