Sancerre Exception 2005
Domaine Pascal Jolivet
Terroir: Situated 125 miles south of Paris, the Sancerre landscape undulates at an altitude between 650 and 1,300 feet. The Loire River on the Eastern side of the hilly environment creates a relatively temperate microclimate for the wines. Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Exception is the Loire’s equivalent of a Grand Cru. The wine is sourced from three vineyards that share the terroir characteristics to produce Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional quality. Sources are Chêne Marchand in the village of Bué, Mont Damné in Chavignol and Clos Roy in Crézancy.
Vinification: Pascal Jolivet practices a minimalist winemaking style, allowing nature to take its course. Each of his white wines is produced using exclusively native yeasts, and entirely in temperature stainless steel. All parcels are vinified separately until final blending and bottling.
Additional Information
“Mature and enticing, with paraffin and brioche notes framing candied citrus peel, lemon verbena, straw and honeysuckle flavors. The long, alluring finish has a note of smoke weaving through it. Drink now.” 90 pts.
-Wine Spectator, Jun. 15, 2009
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Score: 90 Points
Wine Spectator Author: James Molesworth
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009“Mature and enticing, with paraffin and brioche notes framing candied citrus peel, lemon verbena, straw and honeysuckle flavors. The long, alluring finish has a note of smoke weaving through it.”
