Domaine Pascal JolivetPouilly-Fumé Terres Blanches 2022

About this wine

Pascal Jolivet's Pouilly-Fumé is the kind of wine that makes you understand why the Loire Valley has such a stellar reputation. This is Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive, grown on the famous kimmeridgian limestone soils that give these wines their distinctive character and minerality.

In the glass, you'll find bright citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon zest, layered with white flowers and that signature flinty minerality that feels almost like wet stones after rain. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with a beautiful tension between the fruit and acidity, finishing long with hints of fresh herbs and a subtle smokiness that the French call "fumé".

This wine is perfect with goat cheese (especially the local Crottin de Chavignol), grilled fish, or seafood pasta. Serve it chilled at around 10-12°C to let all those delicate aromas shine through. It's also excellent with asparagus, which is notoriously tricky to pair with wine.