PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE ROUGE SAUVAGE

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

Sancerre Rouge “Sauvage” is rare — while Sancerre is better known for its Sauvignon Blanc, this wine shows that the appellation can also produce refined, expressive Pinot Noir when handled with respect to terroir and tradition. The old vines, limestone‑clay soils, and the minimal‑intervention winemaking deliver a wine that is elegant yet wild, with red‑fruit freshness, mineral tension, savoury depth and old‑vine intensity. For collectors and lovers of Loire wines, it’s a superb example of place-over‑processing — offering Burgundy-like nuance but with distinctive Loire soul.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

• Wine Spectator: 90/100
• A Larsson: 90/100

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Bright aromas of wild red berries — cherry, raspberry, redcurrant — layered with undergrowth earthiness, subtle forest‑floor spice, light peppery warmth and a gentle herbal note. There’s also a floral lift and a hint of rustic terroir character.

Palate: Medium‑bodied with lively acidity and fine, poised tannins. The core delivers vibrant red fruit — sour cherry, cranberry, wild strawberry — balanced by a savoury undertone: dried herbs, soft spice, a subtle mineral streak from the limestone soils, and a whisper of subtle oak spice from the demi‑muid ageing. Texture is supple, with a measured but real depth.

Finish: Clean and lingering: red‑fruit echoes linger with a subtle earthy minerality and soft spice. The finish is refined yet grounded — leaving a lasting impression of freshness, terroir and red-fruit vibrancy.

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