Pascal Jolivet - Sancerre Blanc 2024The vines of Pascal Jolivet grow in in the Loire Valley at an altitude of about 200 to 350 meters in a climate that is clearly continental, but also benefits from the Atlantic influences and the proximity of the Loire River, which creates a very special microclimate. The diverse soil formations characterize the mineral and at the same time very fragrant, elegant character of the wines of Pascal Jolivet. Domaine Pascal Jolivet is one of the youngest
a bit of Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratie (Petit Corbu)
In 1991 his son’s Jean-Luc and Jean-Paul took charge of the business
this vineyard has been expanded to over 30 hectares of limestone and flint since 2016
followed by natural fermentation at low temperature
organically grown fruit and vegetables and meat of the finest quality
The winery was one of Barossa’s original village settlements called Langmeil
some of which are cultivated “a Capanno”
Three different clones of Chardonnay were planted and six different clones of Riesling for added complexity
Pedro Parra y Familia use low intervention techniques along with wild yeast fermentation
of remarkably old vines in Cramant: one in Fond du Bâteau
it is a cool region with a mild climate
Brun wants to make “old-style” Beaujolais and his vinification differs from the prevailing practices in the region