Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2022

A wine of style marked by richness, elegance and smoothness. This wine is powerful and presents a perfect balance. Unique & typical style of the house. Feminine wine, all elegance with perfect balance. Dry, natural fruit and mineral.

Type: White Wine
Style: Crisp, Mineral
Grape Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Tastes Like: Comparable to a premium Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, with grapefruit, green apple, and a flinty minerality, finishing with refreshing acidity.
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Loire Valley, France
Terroir: Limestone and flint soils
Aging: Stainless steel
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Pascal Jolivet is a renowned Loire Valley producer, known for crafting expressive and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blancs. Their Sancerre is a quintessential example of precision and purity.

Seafood: Oysters or seared scallops.
Game: Roast quail with herbs.
Vegetarian: Spinach and goat cheese tart.
Meat: Herb-crusted chicken or turkey breast.

Goat Cheese: Fresh and tangy, complementing the wine's acidity.
Brie: Soft and creamy, balancing the wine's crispness.
Comté: Nutty and aged, enhancing the wine's complexity.
Australian Triple Cream Brie: Smooth and mild, pairing beautifully with the wine's elegance.

Spinach and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 200g fresh spinach, chopped
• 150g goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a tart pan with puff pastry and prick the base with a fork.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté spinach until wilted. Allow to cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Layer spinach and goat cheese in the tart shell. Pour over the egg mixture.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set. Serve warm.

Tip: Garnish with fresh thyme for added aroma.