# Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc (2022)

- **Producer:** Pascal Jolivet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Loire Valley, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–11 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** gooseberry, grapefruit, grass, lemon, biscuit

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- 'Attitude' was conceived in 2001 to explore Loire Sauvignon Blanc outside established appellations.
- The estate practices organic and biodynamic farming.
- Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
- The wine is aged on fine lees for 5 months.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its mineral notes complement the briny character of oysters and the subtle flavors of fish. Herbal and citrus notes in the wine echo fresh ingredients in dishes, creating harmonious pairings.

## 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.