About

Unfortunately, there is no classification or scale of vintages in Sancerre. Domaine Pascal Jolivet was formed over the years following the purchase of plots of land that are among the most beautiful terroirs in Sancerre. The grapes from these plots are harvested manually and produce highly concentrated juices, enhanced by natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The aging on fine lees lasts approximately 6 months. The very particular character of this plot reinforces the unique style of the Domaine’s wines.

Terroir

Commune of Bué, the House has 1.39 hectares out of the 32 hectares of this plot selection. Limestone terroir, old vines.

Vinification

Manual harvest, 40-year-old vines, eastern slopes. Each grape is sorted upon receipt of the harvest, we work by gravity in order to respect the natural circuit of winemaking. We do a light press and keep only the free-run juices and heart of the press. Natural vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with aging on fine lees for 12 months.

Tasting Notes

Wine with a lot of complexity, dry, fruity, nice salinity.

Food Pairing

Shellfish, fish in sauce, ceviche.

Appellation

Sancerre

Vineyard

Le Grand Chemarin

Winemaker

Valentina Buoso

Sizes Available

750 ML

Awards & Recognition

92 points
Editor's Choice

Wine Enthusiast

This Sancerre is the one you pull out on a late afternoon to get ready for a sunset or a day that ends with warm sunlight on your skin. A perfumed, complex wine greets you on the nose that is bathed in orchard fruit, including golden apple, white nectarine, ripe Bosc pear, dried orange blossom and starfruit. A creamy texture ensues on the palate and is supple like a velvety glove brushing your cheek.

Read Review

91 points

Wine Spectator

A supple, gentle-edged version, offering an appealing mix of ripe apple, honeysuckle blossom and delicate herb details. Warm spice and dried thyme accents gild the well-structured frame, with savory sea salt and mineral notes lining the chalky, vibrant finish, which shows the subtlest kiss of vanilla. Drink now through 2026. 7