In the glass
Aroma: grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower, lime
Palate: citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone, pear
Jolivet's Pouilly-Fumé from flint and Kimmeridgian marl across the river from Sancerre. Smoky pierre à fusil signature on a citrus-driven, saline Sauvignon.
What it pairs with
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Smoked salmon
Smoky flint signature locks onto smoked fish; lime acidity lifts cream cheese accompaniments. -
Oysters with shallot mignonette
Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; smoky pierre à fusil substitutes for shallot bite. -
Chèvre and pear salad
Goat cheese tang and pear sweetness pick up on the wine's lifted fruit and saline drive. -
Thai green curry
Citrus pith and saline mineral handle coconut milk; smoky lift meets lemongrass.
History
Jolivet's Pouilly-Fumé draws on flint-rich parcels across the Loire from Sancerre, expressing the AOC's signature smoky character.
- 1987 — First Pouilly-Fumé vintage under the Pascal Jolivet label
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Pascal Jolivet
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Pouilly-Fumé AOC
- Oak
- Vinified in stainless steel; aged on fine lees, no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about Pouilly-Fumé
What does Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé taste like?
Grapefruit, smoky flint, white flower and lime on the nose; citrus pith, saline mineral, wet stone and pear on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a smoky finish.
When should I drink Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage. The smoky flint signature emerges within 18 months in bottle and persists across the drinking window.
What is the difference between Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre?
Pouilly-Fumé sits across the Loire from Sancerre and is known for its smoky pierre à fusil character from flint and travertine soils. Jolivet bottles both side by side.
Is Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé vegan?
Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.