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Truly, Profoundly, Sancerre-ly (The Somm Journal)

03 Sep 2018

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Article published in The Somm Journal, September 2018.

Sauvignon Blanc has become the go-to wine for Americans during the pandemic

Sancerre 2018 an outstanding vintage

Forbes – Domaine Pascal Jolivet rebrands under Blanc-Fumé vintage

Domaine Pascal Jolivet

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Early morning harvest at « Les Bouffants », fa

Early morning harvest at « Les Bouffants », facing the village of Sancerre. We did it once as a single vineyard back in 2010, the 2020’ will be ready next year with an amazing potential!
#sancerre #pascaljolivet #harvest

These stunning grapes will make our iconic grande

These stunning grapes will make our iconic grande cuvée « s a u v a g e ». From a small parcel, old vines and limestone terroir. Beautiful potential for this 2020’. #sancerresauvage #pascaljolivet #sauvignonblanc #loirevalley

Harvest by hand at Le Chêne Marchand in the villa

Harvest by hand at Le Chêne Marchand in the village of Bué. Top quality but less quantity than 2018´ and 2019’. Natural fermentation will make again an amazing single vineyard! #harvest2020 #sancerre #sauvignonblanc #pascaljolivet

Le Chêne Marchand 2018 Village : Bué Terroir :

Le Chêne Marchand 2018 Village : Bué Terroir : limestone Size : 1,83 hectares Vinification : wild yeast, stainless steel temperature controlled #lechenemarchand #pascaljolivet #sancerre

i n d i g è n e @loulouaramatuelle #pascaljolive

i n d i g è n e @loulouaramatuelle #pascaljolivet #loulouramatuelle

Flowering season at « La Plante des Prés » in

Flowering season at « La Plante des Prés » in the village of Bué. This grape will be dedicated to our iconic wine « Les Caillottes ». #pascaljolivet #flowering

Bright as a star... Stainless steel is the key for

Bright as a star... Stainless steel is the key for us. Best way to keep the original flavors from our terroirs. #sancerre #pascaljolivet

Beginning of - f l o w e r i n g - in the vineyard

Beginning of - f l o w e r i n g - in the vineyard of « Attitude ». Magnificent sunset! #flowering #attitudesauvignonblanc #loirevalley

New parcel of Sauvignon Blanc, freshly planted on

New parcel of Sauvignon Blanc, freshly planted on chalk and flint, surrounded by the forest in Sancerre. Now, we have to wait three years to get the first grapes... #sancerre #sauvignonblanc

« Le Roc », single vineyard (2,01 hectares) of

« Le Roc », single vineyard (2,01 hectares) of flint soil. Only 15% of Sancerre AOP has this very generous terroir, also well-known as « silex ». This parcel is mainly composed of old vines (40 years old). Deeply complex and expressive. Stunning view don’t you think? #sancerre #loirevalley

April 18th 2020 - vineyard view from our single vi

April 18th 2020 - vineyard view from our single vineyard « Clos du Roy ». Beautiful vineyard in the village of Crézancy-en-Sancerre #sancerre #closduroy

g o o d - m o r n i n g - S A N C E R R E (origina

g o o d - m o r n i n g - S A N C E R R E (original picture @clementjolivet)

The vine reappears this morning in our single vine

The vine reappears this morning in our single vineyard of « Les Caillottes ». Wishing us Happy Easter and good hope.
#loirevalley #pascaljolivet #sauvignonblanc #sancerre #pouillyfume

2020´s harvest... Where? In South Africa, Cape To

2020´s harvest... Where? In South Africa, Cape Town @kleinconstantia - We have selected blocks 251-341&342 to make the best « Métis » ever! These three parcels are 300 meters above the sea level. Stunning picture, thanks to @clementjolivet #kleinconstantia #southafrica #pascaljolivet #sauvignonblanc

« Le Chêne Marchand » comes from the village

« Le Chêne Marchand » comes from the village of Bué. Beautiful terroir (limestone) on the hill side, more sunny than others in the village. Literally this single vineyards’ name is « The Merchant’s oak tree ». First vintage 1993’. Happy Christmas! #forbes #pascaljolivet #sancerre

« Clos du Roy », single vineyard coming from t

« Clos du Roy », single vineyard coming from the village of Crézancy-en-Sancerre. This parcel was selected for Henri IV, very good taste indeed! First vintage 1994’. #forbes #sancerre #loirevalley #pascaljolivet

« Les Caillottes » is a single vineyard, it is

« Les Caillottes » is a single vineyard, it is the proper name of the limestone terroir. First vintage 1987’. Perfect match = o y s t e r s @forbes #forbes #pascaljolivet #loirevalley #sancerre

We are delighted to get this nice article about us

We are delighted to get this nice article about us @forbes Thank you Tom Hyland. #forbes #sancerre #loirevalley #pascaljolivet

Pruning time in Chemery... it is cold out there! T

Pruning time in Chemery... it is cold out there! This stunning vineyard is dedicated to our wine « Attitude ». Lovely area surrounded by the castles of the Loire Valley. #loirevalley #attitude #pruning

Winter is coming but there is still a hint of summ

Winter is coming but there is still a hint of summertime in St Tropez @senequiersainttropez #winter #pascaljolivet #loirevalley

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