Nicolas Joly: Loire, France
Clos de la Bergerie, Savennières-Roches aux Moines
From the 10-acre vineyard parcel of the Joly estate, less than 1,000 cases are produced annually of this 100% Chenin Blanc wine. The wine typically has aging potential of 15 years.
2005 Vintage Reviews
“Rich, but tightly coiled now, this has persimmon, orange peel, clove, cardamom and ginger notes stretched over a slightly waxy frame. Long, stony finish.” 91 Wine Spectator, March 2008
2004 Vintage Reviews
“This saturates the palate with poached apricot, apricot kernel, pineapple, raspberry preserves, almond paste, and toasted pecan, yet without suggesting more than subtle sweetness. In fact, it manages to display intense ripeness while preserving a certain underlying austerity, here conveyed in the finish by an adamant tone of wet stone rather than the more diverse mineral display of the Clos Sacres.” 92 Wine Advocate, August 2007
“Has a chewy intensity to the peach pit, green almond, ginger, persimmon and humus notes, followed by crunchy acidity on the rich finish. Very open now, but will age easily.” 91 Wine Spectator, July 2006
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Other Wines from Nicolas Joly
- Wines:
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- Clos de la Bergerie
- La Coulée de Serrant
- Les Clos Sacrés
