Famille Joly Les Vieux Clos Savennieres 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Famille Joly
Country	France
Region	Loire
Subregion	Savennieres
Varietal	Chenin Blanc
Vintage	2022
Sku	15073
Size	750ml

    

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The wine provides expressive exotic notes of ginger and coriander balanced with an accent of salinity. Les Vieux Clos is often considered the most aromatic of the three wines.

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.

Les Vieux Clos provides an inviting taste into the Famille Joly style. The 5.5 hectares vineyard is planted on light slopes facing east in the mountainous AOC Savennières appellation. 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.

Fermented naturally with 100% indigenous yeasts with no temperature control. The wine goes through full malolactic fermentation naturally, followed by a period of aging for 12 months in used oak barrels. No fining or filtering before bottling.

When you want to experience the best of Chenin Blanc you start with Savennières, and when you want to experience the best of Savennières you start with Famille Joly. This wine immediately impresses on the nose beginning with dried fruit aromas of golden apple, pear, peach and kumquat zest. The palate is structured and supported by overripe green plum and caramel on the finish. Editors' Choice -R.S.