TASTING NOTES

The olfactory plant is built from fruity and mineral tones on which balsamic touches stand out. On the palate it expresses all its power, both in width and depth, relaxing in a very long finish. Organic Wine, made with old style artisanal methods.

Number of bottles: between 20000 and 25000

Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C

CELLAR

The domaine achieved its reputation under its eponymous founder. Originally working in finance in JP Morgan in the United States and the United Kingdom, Joly returned to Savennières in 1977 to assume control of the vineyards from his parents. After a disastrous experience with weedkillers, he converted the vineyards to biodynamic status in the early 1980s and, by 1984, all the vineyards used strictly biodynamic practices. Joly has since become a key figure in advocating for biodynamic farming in winemaking. Since 1984, no synthetic chemical products, insecticides, systemic products or nitrates have been usel on the property. Nowadays, Nicolas is the spearhead of biodynamic viticulture in France.

VINEYARDS

Coulée de Serrant is one of the most notable vineyards in Savennières, along with La Roche aux Moines. It was planted by Cistercian monks in the 12th Century and was acquired by the Joly family in 1961. Today, the vineyard provides grapes for the intensely minerally Clos de la Coulée de Serrant, Joly's flagship wine.

VINIFICATION

Aging: in 500 litre barriques for at least 6-8 months

FOOD PAIRING

Fish, sea delicacies, cheese, vegetarian food and poultry.