Sancerre

Eric Louis’ labels bear the name of his great-grandmother, Pauline, who established the family’s reputation for quality wines all the way back in the 1860’s. A little over a century later as Sancerre’s popularity expanded beyond the bistros of Paris to foreign shores, Eric’s father, Léon, married Eric’s mom, Ginette, uniting the two family properties that would become Les Celliers de la Pauline. The 18-hectare domaine is located in the the village of Thauvenay-en-Sancerrois, one of the...

Tasting Notes: Clear and brilliant robe with a pale golden hue. Soft and powerful, it offers expressive aromas of citrus (grapefruit), passion fruit and floral (rose petals, whites flowers). Food Pairing: Perfect for any kind of seafood but also pairs well with white meats and some cold cuts. ** Only 11 in Stock **

Terroir: Situated 125 miles south of Paris, the Sancerre landscape undulates at an altitude between 650 and 1,300 feet. The Loire River on the Eastern side of the hilly environment creates a relatively temperate microclimate for the wines. Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Blanc is sourced from three vineyards in the heart of the appellation. The “Les Caillottes” vineyard and it’s chalky soils makes up 50% of the blend, followed by the hillside vineyard of “Les Terres Blanches” at 30% and the limestone...