Pascal Jolivet

Dynamic and young winery in the Loire Valley

Domaine Pascal Jolivet is one of the youngest and most dynamic wineries in the entire Loire Valley. Pascal Jolivet started Grands Vins du Val de Loire in 1982 before founding the eight-hectare Pascal Jolivet estate just five years later, in 1987, in the communes of Tracy and Les Loges. Today, the total vineyard area covers only 28 hectares of vines in the Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre appellations, plus about 50% grapes from additional purchases. Its vineyards are limited to the two grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Staying true to the philosophy

True to his philosophy of as little influence as possible, Pascal Jolivet ferments most of his wines spontaneously (without the addition of pure yeasts). Pascal Jolivet vinifies his Loire wines, typical of the region and the terroir, in different lines, such as  the Sélections Parcellaires in Sancerre and Pouilly. This also includes the four-hectare Loge aux Moines site. This oldest vineyard parcel in Pouilly Fumé was planted in the 11th century by the Benedictine monks who gave it its name.

Pascal Jolivet has arrived internationally. He is considered one of the top representatives for Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé to be found on the wine lists of Michelin star restaurants.