Nicolas Joly
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, FranceChenin Blanc
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Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, FranceSavennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Should have decanted this a day earlier
Should have decanted this a day earlier
May 7th, 2021Mid yellow in colour with greenish tinges. An oxidative Sherry like note. Mouldy ripe apple and apricot with a honeyed nuance. On the palate a full bodied white with a syrupy note. Ripe fruit developing a hefty 15.5% ABV. The delicious ripeness of the fruit hiding the high alcohol to an extent. This vineyard has a fascinating history. The Coulee de Serrant vineyard is a controlled appellation of only 7 hectares. The vineyard was planted in 1130 by Cistercian monks and today consists of vines aged from 35 to 80 years old. This Serrant wine was celebrated by Louis XI and Louis XIV as one of the best French white wines.
Mid yellow in colour with greenish tinges. An oxidative Sherry like note. Mouldy ripe apple and apricot with a honeyed nuance. On the palate a full bodied white with a syrupy note. Ripe fruit developing a hefty 15.5% ABV. The delicious ripeness of the fruit hiding the high alcohol to an extent. This vineyard has a fascinating history. The Coulee de Serrant vineyard is a controlled appellation of only 7 hectares. The vineyard was planted in 1130 by Cistercian monks and today consists of vines aged from 35 to 80 years old. This Serrant wine was celebrated by Louis XI and Louis XIV as one of the best French white wines.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Amber in color, drinking quite well. It’s a bit exotic, and alcohol is a little elevated. Bruised yellow apples, orange oil, a touch of oxidative notes, baked hazelnuts and acacia honey. Persistent finish.
Amber in color, drinking quite well. It’s a bit exotic, and alcohol is a little elevated. Bruised yellow apples, orange oil, a touch of oxidative notes, baked hazelnuts and acacia honey. Persistent finish.
Sep 22nd, 2020Less oxidation than I remember from 90s and early 2000s. Typical biodynamic color (straw yellow) and nose.
Less oxidation than I remember from 90s and early 2000s. Typical biodynamic color (straw yellow) and nose.
Jun 19th, 2020
Ridiculous. One glass should take an hour to ponder, swish, swirl, sip and discuss. Intense.
Ridiculous. One glass should take an hour to ponder, swish, swirl, sip and discuss. Intense.
Apr 21st, 2020
Soft floral notes. Peaches and oyster shells. Clear and balanced.
Soft floral notes. Peaches and oyster shells. Clear and balanced.
Mar 11th, 2020Honeyed notes and peaches. Stone in the midpalate. Sweetness at the edges. A subtle, rounded wine. Whiff of marmalade
Honeyed notes and peaches. Stone in the midpalate. Sweetness at the edges. A subtle, rounded wine. Whiff of marmalade
Mar 11th, 2020
