The house of Pascal Jolivet was founded in 1987 and is one of the most dynamic domaines in France's Loire Valley. Based in Sancerre, the domaine now owns over 120 acres of prime vineyards spread across the appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé. The domaine supplements the estate holdings with additional fruit sourced from some of the prime terroirs of the region including "Les Caillotes", "Le Chêne Marchand" and "Le Clos du Roy" amongst others. Pascal Jolivet is a firm believer in natural winemaking, and practices environmentally friendly techniques in both the vineyard and the cellar. "I do a kind of biodynamic vinification that takes time, but results in wines you can drink and enjoy without fatigue. My wines have finesse, elegance, and purity, with clean aromas and flavors. There is a paradox in the winery, because I use technology, but only to control the fermentation, not to interfere. I make natural wines that are easy to drink, not 'technical wines' that are heavy and don't go with food. I have a strong philosophy that our wine is a beverage meant to compliment food. We follow our own logical approach to respect the grapes and make Sauvignon Blanc wines that are lovely, fruity
Organic and Sustainable 100 Pinot Noir, our Sancerre ros is a pale salmon pink in color with a subtly nose of fresh berries. On the
Attitude has a beautiful freshness in mouth, a frank attack, delicate green and lemon flavours, citrus fruits, green apple and kiwi aromas. The minerality gives
This is textbook Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. Organic, gravity fed from the vineyards, Attitude has a beautiful freshness in mouth, a frank attack,
Organic practices, 100 Pinot Noir The 2018 Sancerre Ros is a pale salmon pink in color with a subtly nose of fresh berries. On the palate
“The Pascal Jolivet Sancerre is fresh, clean and screaming with racy acidity. On the palate it is fresh and tightly wound; acidity is tempered by
“The Sancerre Rosé is made with 100% Pinot Noir and is a blend of direct press and "saignée" production methods. Pascal Jolivet practices a minimalist
“Attitude” has a beautiful freshness in mouth, a frank attack, delicate green and lemon flavours, citrus fruits, green apple and kiwi aromas. The minerality gives
34% Pinot Noir, 33% Cab Franc, 33% Gamay “The 2017 Rosé shows candied rose scents show good clarity. Juicy strawberries and cherry show up on
"The wine offers expressive floral and fruit aromas, freshness and minerality in the mouth. This is textbook Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. Attitude Sauvignon
"The 2016 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre is fresh, clean and screaming with racy acidity. On the palate it is fresh and tightly wound; acidity is tempered
Wine & Spirits 92 YEARS BEST! “Jolivet's latest release of Pouilly-Fume hits with the scent of stone striking stone. It's a tense, green wine that opens to
Vinous Media 90 "Light orange-pink. Lively, mineral-accented red berry and orange zest scents and a sexy touch of honeysuckle on the nose. Juicy, nicely concentrated and
Wine Spectator 91 "Focused, with a core of white peach, honeysuckle and gooseberry notes, framed judiciously by light brioche and blanched almond hints. Offers a long,
Decanter 93 Highest Score in the Top 50 Roses "The 2015 Sancerre Rose is pale salmon pink in color with a subtly nose of fresh berries.on the
Wine Spectator 91 "Has a ripeness uncommon for the AOC, featuring creamy-edged melon and pear notes backed by more typical hints of gooseberry, verbena and wet
"Attitude Sauvignon Blanc is produced from an estate owned single vineyard within the appellation of Chevery located to the west of Sancerre. "Attitude” has
"Attitude” has a beautiful freshness in mouth, a frank attack, delicate green and lemon flavours, citrus fruits, green apple and kiwi aromas. The minerality gives
James Suckling 91 "A fresh and steely white with apple, pear, and mineral. Full body, bright acidity and a long tropical, pineapple, and green apple
Wine Spectator 88 "Very stylish, with bergamot, tea and white cherry notes, carried by a minerally spine through a lengthy, focused finish. Drink now." ~J.M.
James Suckling 93 ""This shows incredible stony, flinty and steely character. Lemon rind and apples. Full-bodied, round yet fresh the same time. Long finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator 88 Forbes #1 "50 shades of Rose" "Made from 100% pinot noir, this ros from the Loire has a special raspberry strawberry delicateness. Its juicy
" The 2013 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc is a brilliant, pale straw gold color with a translucent rim. The wine is fresh, clean and youthful with
"The 2013 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre is fresh, clean and screaming with racy acidity. On the palate it is fresh and tightly wound; acidity is tempered
"The 2012 Attitude Sauvignon Blanc is a brilliant, pale straw gold color with a translucent rim. The wine is fresh, clean and youthful with delicate
"The 2012 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre is fresh, clean and screaming with racy acidity. On the palate it is fresh and tightly wound; acidity is tempered