Okay, so there are haters out there that don’t appreciate Joly’s approach to winemaking and question his vineyard practices. Something about his commitment to biodynamics and not doing his vineyards justice. Well, people are entitled their opinions and if those opinions keep his wines away from some people, that’s okay because it just means more for me. The 2014 Clos de la Bergerie is a wine of tremendous soul. For the uninitiated, it’s going to bend the mind. Visually, it pours an almost alarming, burnished gold color that is slightly turbid. On the nose and the palate, it’s a wonder. Bruised apples, marmalade, honeysuckle, lanolin…whoa. The acid makes the whole thing work so well. This is drinking really well right now but I expect these will drink well over the next 5-10 years…possibly more. These wines really need a crazy amount of air. Like…insane. I really wish I could drink them more often. Unfortunately, I’m not that privileged.
Okay, so there are haters out there that don’t appreciate Joly’s approach to winemaking and question his vineyard practices. Something about his commitment to biodynamics and not doing his vineyards justice. Well, people are entitled their opinions and if those opinions keep his wines away from some people, that’s okay because it just means more for me. The 2014 Clos de la Bergerie is a wine of tremendous soul. For the uninitiated, it’s going to bend the mind. Visually, it pours an almost alarming, burnished gold color that is slightly turbid. On the nose and the palate, it’s a wonder. Bruised apples, marmalade, honeysuckle, lanolin…whoa. The acid makes the whole thing work so well. This is drinking really well right now but I expect these will drink well over the next 5-10 years…possibly more. These wines really need a crazy amount of air. Like…insane. I really wish I could drink them more often. Unfortunately, I’m not that privileged.
Nov 18th, 2022
Interesting. On the nose, something like a funky soft rind cheese like Vacherin. On the palate, tropical and stone fruit. There is also a wild note. I don’t taste Joly’s wines enough to latch on how they should be, but this was fun.
Interesting. On the nose, something like a funky soft rind cheese like Vacherin. On the palate, tropical and stone fruit. There is also a wild note. I don’t taste Joly’s wines enough to latch on how they should be, but this was fun.
Mar 6th, 2020Holy Joly! A gorgeous, glossy golden hue that’s slightly cloudy in the natural, Joly way. A beautiful perfume of orange citrus and honeysuckle. Wild but not funky. Not even sure of that makes sense but I think you would get it once you smell it. On the palate it’s marmalade and heavily bruised apple...reminds me a lot of the 2013 I had earlier this year...but more powerful. The snappy acidity gives it a long, long finish. I adore these wines.
Holy Joly! A gorgeous, glossy golden hue that’s slightly cloudy in the natural, Joly way. A beautiful perfume of orange citrus and honeysuckle. Wild but not funky. Not even sure of that makes sense but I think you would get it once you smell it. On the palate it’s marmalade and heavily bruised apple...reminds me a lot of the 2013 I had earlier this year...but more powerful. The snappy acidity gives it a long, long finish. I adore these wines.
Jan 11th, 2020
I don't normally post work wines, but this is pure finesse and balance. Chenin in top form. Magic in a bottle.
I don't normally post work wines, but this is pure finesse and balance. Chenin in top form. Magic in a bottle.
Oct 21st, 2017
Outstanding Savennieres. Served with oysters, flambeed scallops and crab and avocado salad. Perfect pairing.
Outstanding Savennieres. Served with oysters, flambeed scallops and crab and avocado salad. Perfect pairing.
Jan 3rd, 2021
After half hour starts to have a more distinctive nose. Prior, some were considering Trocken German Riesling. Wouldn't buy again at the price of $65. Not quite amazing
After half hour starts to have a more distinctive nose. Prior, some were considering Trocken German Riesling. Wouldn't buy again at the price of $65. Not quite amazing
Mar 28th, 2020
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
