2020 Nicolas Joly Vignobles de la Coulee de Serrant Savennieres Les Vieux Clos Loire, France
$69.99
From the great Becky Wasserman:
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Vine Age: Planted in the late 1990s
Terroir: Facing east (some very steep), soils of schist, quartz, and sand
Viticulture: Certified organic and biodynamic
Vinification: Indigenous yeast fermentation, no temperature control or chaptalization, in tank or barrel, no settling of must. Aged for 6-8 months in older barrels, 1-2 rackings, very low sulfur additions.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Style White Wine
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Big Power