Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc

8.87 ratings
8.93 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
Ron R
9.0

Interesting and complicated. A varietal that we rarely approach. Tropical notes on the nose and palate. It displays effervescence on the mid palate, which I find distracting. But the pineapple notes draw you in. A very sweet finale left us thinking this was somewhat of a hybrid between Sauvignon Blanc and champagne.

Interesting and complicated. A varietal that we rarely approach. Tropical notes on the nose and palate. It displays effervescence on the mid palate, which I find distracting. But the pineapple notes draw you in. A very sweet finale left us thinking this was somewhat of a hybrid between Sauvignon Blanc and champagne.

Sep 3rd, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.9

Felicia Woytak/ Grandes Dames. WIW. My 4th, group 6th. Botrytis, honey. Slightly sweet

Felicia Woytak/ Grandes Dames. WIW. My 4th, group 6th. Botrytis, honey. Slightly sweet

Nov 13th, 2022
Craig Haarmeyer

A little spritz upon pouring, off dry, medium acid, tropical (bananas) with some herbal funk. A sweet vintage.

A little spritz upon pouring, off dry, medium acid, tropical (bananas) with some herbal funk. A sweet vintage.

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2021
Patrice Conxicoeur

Chenin blanc with a biodynamic twist. Hints of sugar and bubbles (even if none present), fruits and somewhat reminiscent of a whine from Jura, oddly. Nice trip!

Chenin blanc with a biodynamic twist. Hints of sugar and bubbles (even if none present), fruits and somewhat reminiscent of a whine from Jura, oddly. Nice trip!

Oct 2nd, 2021
Ananda Aisola

Effervescence, musty apples light, med high acid, med tannins, med high alcohol, med dry

Effervescence, musty apples light, med high acid, med tannins, med high alcohol, med dry

Aug 3rd, 2020
Rebecca Feiten

Rebecca had this 3 years ago

Rebecca had this 3 years ago

Apr 15th, 2022
Vivek

Vivek had this 4 years ago

Vivek had this 4 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2020