Jay Kline

9.4

A buddy brought out this bottle of 2010 Clos de la Coulée de Serrant to help toast a great achievement this past weekend. One can probably imagine my excitement as I’m a massive fan of these wines by Nicolas Joly. However, I feel compelled to admit that these wines are not for everyone. They vary wildly from one vintage to the next and there can often be quite a bit of bottle variation to boot. None of this has swayed me from my position; that these are amongst the most exciting, singular expressions of a place that I have ever experienced.

Popped and poured. The 2010 pours a deep golden color with medium+ viscosity and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is redolent of white tree flowers, desiccated apples and apricots with orange marmalade, honey, lanolin, marzipan and light clove. On the palate, the wine is dry with borderline high acid that is somewhat masked by the equally high alcohol (15%). Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and remarkably rich with wooly, unctuous texture. The high alcohol only becomes apparent as the finish lingers but there is so many other more fascinating things for me than to get distracted by it. Is it oxidative or not? That’s an argument that other people can have. I’m content to simply appreciate these wines for what they are. You can drink these now but knowing how these react favorably to air, it’s probably best to open it well in advance and probably even better to decant. Otherwise, I would expect sound, well-stored examples to live through 2040. — 19 days ago

Rebecca Schranz

10

described as black current and black olives. Spot on. Every sip is exciting — 3 years ago

Sarah MacDonnell

9.1

So good w Addie before date — 5 months ago

Seth Masterson

9.3

Nosegasm, even refrigerator cold.
This wine is everything I love about chenin blanc. Spice, cola, floral honey in the nostrils. A honey velvet texture a lingering aftertaste, perfect refreshing acid balance. Damn good wine. — 2 years ago

Fabian Kühlhorn

9.0

Right up my alley! Not complex or very long, but one hundred percent joy. From about one ha vineyard, raised in old barrels. Nothing added. Wild fruit bomb containing lots of black currant, blackberries, grass and bell pepper. Medium tannins, astringent and coarse texture. — 2 years ago

Te

9.3

Loved it, both you and Liz. Pear and honey, acid, floral. Pretty great. I think you love rousanne. — 3 years ago

Brandon Joldersma

9.2

Truly unique. Classic chenin flavors. But very singular and focused. Nutty, grassy, apple. Very very good. — 8 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry and cedar. Big, cherry wine- blackberry, cedar and black tea. Wow!! — 2 years ago

Mandy R

9.0

Stone fruit and slate with a touch of grapefruit. Brighter than many French Sauvignon Blancs; very tasty! — 3 years ago

Daniel M

9.5

Savennières Cuvée du château 1995, Nicolas Joly. Domaine de la Coulée de Serrant.

The nose is a bit muted right now and only displays mushroom and forest soil scents. No sign of oxydation though which I was expecting.
The palate is very wide and long. What a Chenin! Very strong acid backbone that goes for ever, apple and lemon all along, some thickness and viscosity on the sides with a strong grip. The touch is almost the one of a moelleux. This is unreal. The finish is apple and lemon and eternal freshness. It lasts for more than a minute. Great wine! — 4 years ago