Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc

8.927 ratings
8.613 pro ratings
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Kurt-Inge Eklund

Biodynamic- oxidized...

Biodynamic- oxidized...

Sep 4th, 2018
Justin Hansohn

I saw someone else' comment on here, 97 vintage, saying 'past.' What a chump. Once again, if you are rating this wine any less than 9.2 we don't want to hear it. Keep your nit-picking sniveling mutant face away from this juice. Don't buy it. Only buy this if you respect that it says clos de la coulee de serrant on the bottle. That is by far what's happening and no one cares about your opinion. This appellation exists because your opinion is not that important. This appellation speaks louder than 99.9999% of professional careers since careers have existed. If you don't approach with respect you will be slapped and there will be no apologies. Don't buy this unless you can take the heat. STFU.

I saw someone else' comment on here, 97 vintage, saying 'past.' What a chump. Once again, if you are rating this wine any less than 9.2 we don't want to hear it. Keep your nit-picking sniveling mutant face away from this juice. Don't buy it. Only buy this if you respect that it says clos de la coulee de serrant on the bottle. That is by far what's happening and no one cares about your opinion. This appellation exists because your opinion is not that important. This appellation speaks louder than 99.9999% of professional careers since careers have existed. If you don't approach with respect you will be slapped and there will be no apologies. Don't buy this unless you can take the heat. STFU.

1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2017
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

No matter how many times I have this wines, I'm always impressed and always surprised

No matter how many times I have this wines, I'm always impressed and always surprised

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2017
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

9.3

Caramel. Apricot marmalade. Honey comb. Tertiary wrapped up in strong acid. Linear and precise with a well-defined depth.

Caramel. Apricot marmalade. Honey comb. Tertiary wrapped up in strong acid. Linear and precise with a well-defined depth.

Apr 29th, 2017
Dale Sparks

Founder 220 Imports

6.2

Feel like my mother would be ashamed of the language I would use to write this review. 30 years as wine guy and never had one good bottle - what a joke. Oxidized, rancid, volatile,....

Feel like my mother would be ashamed of the language I would use to write this review. 30 years as wine guy and never had one good bottle - what a joke. Oxidized, rancid, volatile,....

Feb 26th, 2017
Doug Kahn

Past

Past

Dec 22nd, 2016
Jane Shiverick

Partner Langdon Shiverick Imports

9.1

Decanted YESterday

Decanted YESterday

Nov 29th, 2015
Michael Sager-Wilde

Owner Sager + Wilde

7.9

Awesome BUT not as good as the 96...

Awesome BUT not as good as the 96...

Dec 1st, 2013
Barberry Garden

This bottle proves the lack of balance and heaviness is not a new style of Nicolas Joly. After the first sniff and a sip, I thought it was some cheap diluted Madeira. Maybe you really need to taste in a few days after uncorking.

In the nose, it's about Tawny Porto, chestnut husk and bruised apple. The acidity is high. Alcohol is high and is not balanced. The aftertaste is rather short. Instead of flavours, this wine rewards you with a long warm trace from your mouth to the belly. Not bad per se, the experience is interesting.

Tasted on 2023-07-08

This bottle proves the lack of balance and heaviness is not a new style of Nicolas Joly. After the first sniff and a sip, I thought it was some cheap diluted Madeira. Maybe you really need to taste in a few days after uncorking.

In the nose, it's about Tawny Porto, chestnut husk and bruised apple. The acidity is high. Alcohol is high and is not balanced. The aftertaste is rather short. Instead of flavours, this wine rewards you with a long warm trace from your mouth to the belly. Not bad per se, the experience is interesting.

Tasted on 2023-07-08

Jul 29th, 2023
Andrew Schirmer

Gorgeous amber, slightly oxidative nose. Palate is caramel, honey, citrus. Short finish, drink up! Just lovely honeyed dry old chenin. Still powerful at nearly 22 years of age.

Gorgeous amber, slightly oxidative nose. Palate is caramel, honey, citrus. Short finish, drink up! Just lovely honeyed dry old chenin. Still powerful at nearly 22 years of age.

Feb 24th, 2019