Nicolas Joly

Les Clos Sacrés Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.0155 ratings
9.057 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
Maggie Harrison

super natty nose, high VA, slightly oxidized, fermented apples. tingly on the palate. flavors are over ripe apple, cider, fino sherry.

super natty nose, high VA, slightly oxidized, fermented apples. tingly on the palate. flavors are over ripe apple, cider, fino sherry.

Jun 12th, 2023
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.2

masterful.

masterful.

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2018
Benjamin Gaeddert

Tasted over the course of three days. Each day it was open, it tasted like a younger wine. An unabashedly left-field play with lots of nuts and stone fruit, beautifully balanced, and suitable for more time in the bottle.

Tasted over the course of three days. Each day it was open, it tasted like a younger wine. An unabashedly left-field play with lots of nuts and stone fruit, beautifully balanced, and suitable for more time in the bottle.

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2015
Kit H

Maderised. Dark orange and beyond drinkable.

Maderised. Dark orange and beyond drinkable.

1 person found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2015
Jordana Giovannoni

Back in the NYC days. Balthazar late night with oysters. Nicolas Joly, joyful like the honey on the tip of your tongue - though not literally. Gorgeous wine.

Back in the NYC days. Balthazar late night with oysters. Nicolas Joly, joyful like the honey on the tip of your tongue - though not literally. Gorgeous wine.

1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2014
Cristóbal Arellano Borges

Last stashed bottle of this Joly beast.

Last stashed bottle of this Joly beast.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2013
Tommy Fogarty

Owner Thomas Fogarty Winery

9.0

I dunno how O2'ed up this wine is supposed to be, but this bottle has phenolic craziness and some ox. It's amazingly "just right" with everything here, from Poke to ribs. I'd imagine this wine gets sent back routinely at this place, but I find it fantastic. 2010 vintage

I dunno how O2'ed up this wine is supposed to be, but this bottle has phenolic craziness and some ox. It's amazingly "just right" with everything here, from Poke to ribs. I'd imagine this wine gets sent back routinely at this place, but I find it fantastic. 2010 vintage

Jan 29th, 2017
Aaron Keller

Always a pleasure to drink Joly's wines. Almost looks like rose in the glass

Always a pleasure to drink Joly's wines. Almost looks like rose in the glass

Oct 4th, 2016
Jennifer McPherson

Succulent white flower nose. Crisp, with notes of honey and lemon zest. Delicious!

Succulent white flower nose. Crisp, with notes of honey and lemon zest. Delicious!

Sep 18th, 2016
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Compact aromas dense flavors - very young still. #texsom

Compact aromas dense flavors - very young still. #texsom

Aug 15th, 2016