Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.380 ratings
9.230 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
Bob McDonald

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.

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
Lee Pitofsky

Finessed and intense with notes of red delicious apples, honey, baking spices, apple cider and crushed rocks

Finessed and intense with notes of red delicious apples, honey, baking spices, apple cider and crushed rocks

Jun 2nd, 2018
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

2009 - wooly bully!

Apr 24th, 2018
Mike Beneduce

Deep and complex wine with red apple skin, malted milk and really interesting texture. Felt a little disjointed at first but came together with time in the glass. Plenty of time to go.

Deep and complex wine with red apple skin, malted milk and really interesting texture. Felt a little disjointed at first but came together with time in the glass. Plenty of time to go.

Feb 21st, 2016
Michael Centanni

Clear, deep gold, high viscosity. Nose - clean, med + intensity, bruised overripe orchard fruit, honey, mineral used oak. Sour on palate, med body, high alc., acidity long finish!

Clear, deep gold, high viscosity. Nose - clean, med + intensity, bruised overripe orchard fruit, honey, mineral used oak. Sour on palate, med body, high alc., acidity long finish!

Feb 2nd, 2016
Max Tierno

The perfect harmony between fruit and wax 🍏🍯😊

The perfect harmony between fruit and wax 🍏🍯😊

Nov 5th, 2015
Keith Murphy

2009 vintage. Big thanks to Jarret W. for sharing this gem. Intriguing. Interresting. Intellectual. The wine. (Not Jarret) :)

2009 vintage. Big thanks to Jarret W. for sharing this gem. Intriguing. Interresting. Intellectual. The wine. (Not Jarret) :)

Oct 1st, 2015
Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

9.0

2009 starts to be in a good spot now. patience and large stems recommended when opening, to see the saltiness being revealed little by little

2009 starts to be in a good spot now. patience and large stems recommended when opening, to see the saltiness being revealed little by little

Jun 18th, 2015
Gus Kalaris

2009 beautifully oxidative- viscous, looooooong!

2009 beautifully oxidative- viscous, looooooong!

May 27th, 2015
Joe Hirsch

Should be great by the time I join the AARP.

Should be great by the time I join the AARP.

Apr 28th, 2015