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2020 Famille Joly Savennieres 'Les Vieux Clos, Loire, France
$84.99
The 5.5 hectares vineyard is planted on light slopes facing east in the mountainous AOC Savennières appellation. The soil is different here, with more sand in the first 2 feet. Yields are kept at 25 hectoliters per hectare (well below the 50 hl/ha requirement of the appellation). Unique to this wine in the portfolio, fermentation can be completed partly in tank. The resulting wine provides expressive exotic notes of ginger and coriander balanced with candied pear and an accent of salinity. Les Vieux Clos is often considered the most aromatic of the three wines.
No settling, no temperature control during fermentation, 100% indigenous yeasts, no fining
Specs
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- Appellation Savennières
- Style White Wine
- Producer Nicolas Joly
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chenin Blanc
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Icon, Dressed to Impress, Big Power