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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2023 to 2028.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2024202290/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: lime, white flower, chalk, green apple

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, white peach, wet stone

Pascal Jolivet's flagship Sancerre Les Caillottes is sourced from chalky limestone (Caillottes) parcels. Cool, citrus-driven and chalky in classic Sancerre style.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters with lemon Saline mineral edge and shellfish brine align; lime aromatic substitutes for citrus wedge.More wines for oysters →
  • Cabécou de Rocamadour Goat cheese tang locks onto Sauvignon's chalky lift; lactic salt meets lime aromatic.
  • Sushi Tense acidity and saline mineral edge handle delicate raw fish without overpowering soy.More wines for sushi →
  • Spring vegetable risotto Asparagus and pea risotto with the wine's herbal-citrus register; chalk lifts arborio cream.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Crottin de Chavignol Local tradition Young crottin has a firm, chalky paste and aged ones turn nutty and dry. White Sancerre's sharp Sauvignon acidity and citrus cut that density and freshen the hazelnut. The consortium lists it first; a pairing guide calls it the classic white.

History

Pascal Jolivet founded the maison in 1987 and built it into a major independent négociant in Sancerre. Les Caillottes is the entry to the range, focused on chalky limestone terroir.

  1. 1987Pascal Jolivet founds the maison in Sancerre
  2. 2015Estate vineyards certified organic

Facts

Producer
Maison Pascal Jolivet · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
Sancerre 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)

Frequently asked about Sancerre Les Caillottes

What does Jolivet Sancerre Les Caillottes taste like?

Lime, white flower, chalk and green apple on the nose; citrus, saline mineral, white peach and wet stone on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a medium, chalky finish.

When should I drink Jolivet Sancerre Les Caillottes?

Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking on its citrus drive and chalky lift; light chill (8-10°C) is ideal.

Where is Les Caillottes grown?

On Caillottes (chalky limestone) terroir across Sancerre, vinified entirely in stainless steel with no oak.

Is Jolivet Sancerre Les Caillottes vegan?

Yes. The estate is organic-certified and the wines are produced without animal-derived fining agents.

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