Pascal Jolivet 2022 Blanc Fume

Pascal Jolivet’s Blanc Fumé 2022 is a more textured, richer, and slightly more exuberant interpretation of Loire Sauvignon Blanc. It combines Loire minerality and smoky gun-flint character with ripe orchard fruit and layered detail. It’s elegant yet expressive—a wine that bridges freshness with a richer mid-palate push. Great for those who like Sauvignon Blanc with body and nuance. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced by Pascal Jolivet, a Loire specialist known for clear, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs. Blanc Fumé is also referred to as the “Smoked White / White Smoke / Fumé” style in their Signature range.  The terroir mix includes 50% flint (silex), 30% clay-limestone, 20% limestone, from plots in Tracy-sur-Loire and Boisgibault.  Winemaking is natural / minimal: careful sorting, gravity flow, and allowing the terroir to be expressed with minimal intervention.  Tasting Profile Element Notes Color / Appearance A pale gold / straw hue, showing some richness and depth rather than a very pale green Sauvignon style.  Nose / Aroma Ripe golden apple, Bosc pear, quince, candied lemon peel. There’s also brioche and subtle toasted notes, suggesting a touch of richness.  Palate / Taste Vibrant and textural. The fruit (apple / stone fruit) is present, but there’s a creamy / layered feel early on. Some baking spice, dried white flower / blossom, plus subtle herbal lifts.  Finish Long and balanced. There is underlying minerality and tension, with a tug of bitter tang / grip to give it structure. Wine Enthusiast’s write-up notes: “Gold in color, this wine opens with ripe golden apple, fall Bosc pear, brioche, quince and candied lemon peel. … subtle baking spice and dried white blossom … a tug of bitter tannins brings form and balance … long finish graced by a salted almond note.”  Food & Serving Suggestions Serve Temperature / Glassware: Chill to ~ 10 °C (lower end) and use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics to open. Pairings:  • Fresh shellfish or oyster platters — the minerality and richness will play nicely  • Grilled or seared fish (e.g. seabass, halibut)  • Soft shell crab, langoustine with butter or lemon  • White meats (chicken, veal) with light cream or citrus sauces  • Goat cheese, fresh cheeses, or cheeses with floral / milky character  • Light fruit desserts (pear tart, apple galette) Because it has body, it can also stand up to more flavorful dishes, so feel free to pair against herbaceous or citrus-accented fare. Quick Overview Feature Detail Name Pascal Jolivet 2022 Blanc Fumé (Smoked White / White Smoke) Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc Terroir 50% flint / 30% clay-limestone / 20% limestone soils in Loire (Tracy-sur-Loire, Boisgibault) Style Richer Loire Sauvignon — textural, smoky / mineral, expressive fruit & detail Drink Window Drink now through ~ 2030 for balance between freshness and development