Pascal Jolivet 2022 Blanc Fume
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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Description
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
-
Produced by Pascal Jolivet, a Loire specialist known for clear, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs.
-
Blanc Fumé is also referred to as the “Smoked White / White Smoke / Fumé” style in their Signature range.
-
The terroir mix includes 50% flint (silex), 30% clay-limestone, 20% limestone, from plots in Tracy-sur-Loire and Boisgibault.
-
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
-
Serve Temperature / Glassware: Chill to ~ 10 °C (lower end) and use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics to open.
-
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
