Nicolas Joly
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
I saw someone else' comment on here, 97 vintage, saying 'past.' What a chump. Once again, if you are rating this wine any less than 9.2 we don't want to hear it. Keep your nit-picking sniveling mutant face away from this juice. Don't buy it. Only buy this if you respect that it says clos de la coulee de serrant on the bottle. That is by far what's happening and no one cares about your opinion. This appellation exists because your opinion is not that important. This appellation speaks louder than 99.9999% of professional careers since careers have existed. If you don't approach with respect you will be slapped and there will be no apologies. Don't buy this unless you can take the heat. STFU.
I saw someone else' comment on here, 97 vintage, saying 'past.' What a chump. Once again, if you are rating this wine any less than 9.2 we don't want to hear it. Keep your nit-picking sniveling mutant face away from this juice. Don't buy it. Only buy this if you respect that it says clos de la coulee de serrant on the bottle. That is by far what's happening and no one cares about your opinion. This appellation exists because your opinion is not that important. This appellation speaks louder than 99.9999% of professional careers since careers have existed. If you don't approach with respect you will be slapped and there will be no apologies. Don't buy this unless you can take the heat. STFU.
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2017
No matter how many times I have this wines, I'm always impressed and always surprised
No matter how many times I have this wines, I'm always impressed and always surprised
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2017
Caramel. Apricot marmalade. Honey comb. Tertiary wrapped up in strong acid. Linear and precise with a well-defined depth.
Caramel. Apricot marmalade. Honey comb. Tertiary wrapped up in strong acid. Linear and precise with a well-defined depth.
Apr 29th, 2017Feel like my mother would be ashamed of the language I would use to write this review. 30 years as wine guy and never had one good bottle - what a joke. Oxidized, rancid, volatile,....
Feel like my mother would be ashamed of the language I would use to write this review. 30 years as wine guy and never had one good bottle - what a joke. Oxidized, rancid, volatile,....
Feb 26th, 2017
Decanted YESterday
Decanted YESterday
Nov 29th, 2015
Awesome BUT not as good as the 96...
Awesome BUT not as good as the 96...
Dec 1st, 2013
This bottle proves the lack of balance and heaviness is not a new style of Nicolas Joly. After the first sniff and a sip, I thought it was some cheap diluted Madeira. Maybe you really need to taste in a few days after uncorking.
In the nose, it's about Tawny Porto, chestnut husk and bruised apple. The acidity is high. Alcohol is high and is not balanced. The aftertaste is rather short. Instead of flavours, this wine rewards you with a long warm trace from your mouth to the belly. Not bad per se, the experience is interesting.
Tasted on 2023-07-08
This bottle proves the lack of balance and heaviness is not a new style of Nicolas Joly. After the first sniff and a sip, I thought it was some cheap diluted Madeira. Maybe you really need to taste in a few days after uncorking.
In the nose, it's about Tawny Porto, chestnut husk and bruised apple. The acidity is high. Alcohol is high and is not balanced. The aftertaste is rather short. Instead of flavours, this wine rewards you with a long warm trace from your mouth to the belly. Not bad per se, the experience is interesting.
Tasted on 2023-07-08
Gorgeous amber, slightly oxidative nose. Palate is caramel, honey, citrus. Short finish, drink up! Just lovely honeyed dry old chenin. Still powerful at nearly 22 years of age.
Gorgeous amber, slightly oxidative nose. Palate is caramel, honey, citrus. Short finish, drink up! Just lovely honeyed dry old chenin. Still powerful at nearly 22 years of age.
Feb 24th, 2019