Nicolas Joly - Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 2021
Price: $169.99
Sale: $139.98
Producer | Nicolas Joly |
Country | France |
Region | Loire Valley |
Subregion | Savennieres |
Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 85613 |
Size | 750ml |
Vinous Media: 95 Points
The 2021 Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is a dry, floral Chenin Blanc produced from late-picked grapes, done in 3 passes with around 1/10th affected by botrytis. Grown biodynamically and vinified with minimal intervention, the resulting wine is intriguing and idiosyncratic. With a rich golden color, there's a sensation of sweetness allied with honeyed fruit and fullness of high alcohol. Low yields are reflected in the intense concentration. It is a serious, structured style with well-handled phenolics providing grip and contributing to its length, while the season's bright acidity ensures freshness and tension. It is a much cleaner, less oxidative style in 2021, and for that, you have to be thankful. This will be a long-lived wine that would need decanting.
Wine Spectator: 91 Points
A natural-leaning, funky version for fans of the offbeat style. Shows earth and ripe fruit that share the stage with citrus, melon and sugared plum lacquered with salty brine, pickled ginger, warm soil and chamomile. Silky smooth in texture, with orange zest adding nice range and depth. Drink now through 2032.
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