Pascal Jolivet 2022 Edition No 2 Sauvignon Blanc Coteaux du Giennois

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Édition No. 2 is a stylistic departure within the Pascal Jolivet portfolio—leaning toward richness, texture, and aromatic complexity while still retaining Loire identity. It’s not a lean, razor-edged Sauvignon; it has a creamy mid-palate and spice undercurrent that gives it weight and presence. It’s excellent for drinking now, but it also has ageworthy bones for several years in the cellar. Origins & Craftsmanship Appellation / Terroir: This wine comes from Coteaux du Giennois, a satellite appellation to Pouilly-Fumé, located along the Loire River near Gien. It’s part of Pascal Jolivet‘s “Édition” line.  The terroir is noted as limestone + flint (silex) soils near Saint-Père, which lend minerality and “smoky” edge.  Vintage / Classification: 2022; the wine appears in publications as a Sauvignon Blanc in the Édition No. 2 series.  Alcohol: 13.5% ABV is cited in some listings.  Tasting Profile Aspect Description & Notes Color / Appearance Gold-tinged (rather than pale), indicating some richness and ripeness development.  Nose / Aroma Aromatic and layered: pureed apple, quince, clove, vanilla baking spice, brioche, toasted walnuts, ginger, orange peel.  Palate / Taste Creamy texture combined with fruit-forward profile: apple, quince, citrus peel. The baking spice / clove character adds depth and focus behind the fruit.  Finish Persistent, with spice echo, fruit resonance, and mineral lift—a finish that speaks to both richness and structural tension. Wine Enthusiast rated it 93 points, calling it “fruit forward with an underlying baking spice that imparts depth and focus.” Wine Spectator gave 90 points, noting quince, apple, warm spice, toasted hay, and a “cooling minerality” that balances the more rounded fruit tones.  (Note: the Spectator review is for “Edition #2” Sauvignon Blanc, same wine) Food Pairings & Serving Suggestions Serve: Chill to ~ 8–10 °C. Use a medium white wine glass to allow aromatics and texture to unfold. Pairings: • Roasted or grilled shellfish (scallops, langoustines) with butter or citrus sauces • White fish (halibut, sea bass) with herb / citrus sauces • Poultry (chicken, veal) with creamy or citrus herb dressings • Soft cheeses / goat cheeses • Vegetable dishes with herbs (asparagus, artichokes, zucchini) • Spice-accented cuisine (Moroccan, Lebanese) where the wine’s spice / fruit balance can complement rather than compete Quick Overview Feature Detail Name Pascal Jolivet 2022 Édition No. 2 Sauvignon Blanc Appellation / Terroir Coteaux du Giennois (Loire, France); limestone + flint soils near Saint-Père Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc Style Richer, textured, aromatic Sauvignon—not austere, but still Loire in spirit Alcohol ~13.5% ABV Drink Window Now through ~ 2029 for best balance of freshness and development

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