Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre Sauvage, Loire, France, 2019

Sauvage is sourced from old vines planted in a 2ha vineyard on limestone soils. The terroir and vine age combine to give a concentrated wine, which is lees-aged for a year in stainless steel tanks. It's a distinctive and textural expression of Sancerre, less aromatic than the typical character of the appellation, with a wild yeastiness overlaying the varietal Sauvignon Blanc character and acidity. This was a very ripe vintage and this has weight and power.