Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.050 ratings

9.016 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

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

i dunno, i think Joly’s wines are unduly maligned. i thought this textbook, delicious, vibrant Savennieres. sign me up for more.

i dunno, i think Joly’s wines are unduly maligned. i thought this textbook, delicious, vibrant Savennieres. sign me up for more.

Mar 14th, 2018

9.2

Bruised pear and copper, cool wine

Bruised pear and copper, cool wine

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2016

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.0

Cloudy with fruit & mineral - liked it!

Cloudy with fruit & mineral - liked it!

Mar 23rd, 2017

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Great.

Great.

Oct 15th, 2016

Anna Marie Dos Remedios

8.3

Deep golden orange. Subtle aromatics.

Deep golden orange. Subtle aromatics.

Oct 8th, 2016

Christophe Hedges

9.0

Proper in Miami at Coya.

Proper in Miami at Coya.

Jul 27th, 2016

Fraser McKinley

9.1

Soft and appley - 2013

Soft and appley - 2013

Jun 4th, 2016

Anna Marie Dos Remedios

8.8

Orange. Chalky texture. Lychee. Slight ox. Tangerine. Creme brûlée. Cloudy. Orange peel carmelized.

Orange. Chalky texture. Lychee. Slight ox. Tangerine. Creme brûlée. Cloudy. Orange peel carmelized.

Mar 16th, 2016

9.1

Lovely introduction this producer. A must for a decent wine list.

Lovely introduction this producer. A must for a decent wine list.

Jan 14th, 2016

Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

9.0

Honey, wet gravel and wool on the aromas. Honey continues with beautiful apple, peach

Honey, wet gravel and wool on the aromas. Honey continues with beautiful apple, peach

Dec 21st, 2015