Pascal Jolivet 2022 Edition No 2 Sauvignon Blanc Coteaux du Giennois

Édition No. 2 is a stylistic departure within the Pascal Jolivet portfolio—leaning toward richness, texture, and aromatic complexity while still retaining Loire identity. It’s not a lean, razor-edged Sauvignon; it has a creamy mid-palate and spice undercurrent that gives it weight and presence. It’s excellent for drinking now, but it also has ageworthy bones for several years in the cellar.

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Origins & Craftsmanship

• Appellation / Terroir: This wine comes from Coteaux du Giennois, a satellite appellation to Pouilly-Fumé, located along the Loire River near Gien. It’s part of Pascal Jolivet‘s “Édition” line. 

• The terroir is noted as limestone + flint (silex) soils near Saint-Père, which lend minerality and “smoky” edge. 

• Vintage / Classification: 2022; the wine appears in publications as a Sauvignon Blanc in the Édition No. 2 series. 

• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV is cited in some listings. 

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Tasting Profile

Wine Enthusiast rated it 93 points, calling it “fruit forward with an underlying baking spice that imparts depth and focus.” 
Wine Spectator gave 90 points, noting quince, apple, warm spice, toasted hay, and a “cooling minerality” that balances the more rounded fruit tones.  (Note: the Spectator review is for “Edition #2” Sauvignon Blanc, same wine)

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Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions

• Serve: Chill to ~ 8–10 °C. Use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics and texture to unfold.

• Pairings:
   • Roasted or grilled shellfish (scallops, langoustines) with butter or citrus sauces
   • White fish (halibut, sea bass) with herb / citrus sauces
   • Poultry (chicken, veal) with creamy or citrus herb dressings
   • Soft cheeses / goat cheeses
   • Vegetable dishes with herbs (asparagus, artichokes, zucchini)
   • Spice-accented cuisine (Moroccan, Lebanese) where the wine’s spice / fruit balance can complement rather than compete

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Quick Overview