Familie Joly - Les Vieux Clos AOC Savennieres 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Familie Joly
Country	France
Region	Loire Valley
Subregion	Savennieres
Varietal	Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2021
Sku	39023
Size	750ml

  

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Famille Joly is widely known as one of the greatest biodynamic wine producers in France, embodying the intersection of well-respected history and refined technique. The estate is owned by the Joly family, led by Nicolas Joly, and aims to express the natural balance and beauty of the Loire Valley Chenin Blanc vineyards with respect and minimal intervention. Coulée de Serrant, the family monopole, anchors the estate, and recently celebrated its 890th harvest. The three vineyards, each of which is used for a single vineyard wine, are located southwest of Angers, and are farmed entirely biodynamically. Joly’s pursuit is to emphasize each unique facet of these sites, from the age, health and typicity of the soil, to the vine’s orientation and the micro-climate that surrounds them. Famille Joly wines are created to depict the balance of nature and it’s energy.

This wine exhibits a golden yellow color and offers a bright, complex nose. On the palate, it presents flavors of pear, golden apple, and almond, reflecting the concentration typical of the 2021 vintage. The wine is characterized by a thrilling tension that leads to a lengthy finish. It's notably aromatic, featuring exotic notes of ginger and coriander, balanced by a saline accent. Known as Les Vieux Clos, this wine is often regarded as the most aromatic among its trio of counterparts.

Shows soft, supple chamomile and baked apple notes framed by pleasingly bitter tannins. A distinctive, earthy white, showing some evolution, with ground ginger, warm hay and spices infusing the broad palate, while citrusy acidity balances the medium-body profile. Reveals salted brioche at the close.