Pascal Jolivets Blanc Fum 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. Its elegant yet expressivea wine that bridges freshness with a richer mid-palate push. Great for those who like Sauvignon Blanc with body and nuance.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Pascal Jolivet, a Loire specialist known for clear, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs.
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Blanc Fum is also referred to as the Smoked White / White Smoke / Fum style in their Signature range.
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The terroir mix includes 50% flint (silex), 30% clay-limestone, 20% limestone, from plots in Tracy-sur-Loire and Boisgibault.
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Winemaking is natural / minimal: careful sorting, gravity flow, and allowing the terroir to be expressed with minimal intervention.
Tasting Profile
Wine Enthusiasts 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
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Serve Temperature / Glassware: Chill to ~ 10 C (lower end) and use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics to open.
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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.
