Nicolas Joly
Nicolas Joly Coulée de Serrant Vertical: One of the Best Whites in the World
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2007 96 points, Wine Enthusiast; 92 points, Wine Spectator
2008 91 points, Wine Spectator; 93 points, Wine & Spirits
2009 92 points, Best of Year, Wine & Spirits
“Talk about nectar of the gods. Think Ava Gardner in ‘The Barefoot Contessa.’ A deep golden color, much darker than the 2008, with an unmistakable honeyed quality… yet it's ultimately a dry wine with a stony core and a long, reverberating finish.” (2007 vintage)
- Jay McInerney, The Wall Street Journal
Why to buy: Golden in hue, nearly viscous in texture, and full of stone fruits, there’s a reason this Chenin Blanc draws such breathless prose from writers. It is unlike—and superior to—any other in the world. Jancis Robinson of The Financial Times called it “brimfire in a bottle”: It is a wine that commands every sense. Paired with pork chops or skate, a beurre blanc sauce or even grilled sardines, this is simply an incredible wine lover’s vertical.
Characteristics: Chenin Blanc, at its best, is deep golden in color, brimming with peaches and nectar, and even featuring notes of brown butter. These four vintages are the best Chenin Blanc on the market, from the silky, stony, intense ’07 to the lighter, brighter 2010. Note that the yellow hue is the way the wine should look, and that if it seems oxidized at first blush, just wait: Cork it and leave it on the counter, or let it aerate for a bit; it will improve markedly. Pair it with any sort of white meat, intense buttery and white sauces, and fish. It will alter your impression of what a white wine can bring to the table.
Varietals: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol: 15.8%
Appellation: Savennières Coulée de Serrant AOC
2008 91 points, Wine Spectator; 93 points, Wine & Spirits
2009 92 points, Best of Year, Wine & Spirits
“Talk about nectar of the gods. Think Ava Gardner in ‘The Barefoot Contessa.’ A deep golden color, much darker than the 2008, with an unmistakable honeyed quality… yet it's ultimately a dry wine with a stony core and a long, reverberating finish.” (2007 vintage)
- Jay McInerney, The Wall Street Journal
Why to buy: Golden in hue, nearly viscous in texture, and full of stone fruits, there’s a reason this Chenin Blanc draws such breathless prose from writers. It is unlike—and superior to—any other in the world. Jancis Robinson of The Financial Times called it “brimfire in a bottle”: It is a wine that commands every sense. Paired with pork chops or skate, a beurre blanc sauce or even grilled sardines, this is simply an incredible wine lover’s vertical.
Characteristics: Chenin Blanc, at its best, is deep golden in color, brimming with peaches and nectar, and even featuring notes of brown butter. These four vintages are the best Chenin Blanc on the market, from the silky, stony, intense ’07 to the lighter, brighter 2010. Note that the yellow hue is the way the wine should look, and that if it seems oxidized at first blush, just wait: Cork it and leave it on the counter, or let it aerate for a bit; it will improve markedly. Pair it with any sort of white meat, intense buttery and white sauces, and fish. It will alter your impression of what a white wine can bring to the table.
Varietals: 100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol: 15.8%
Appellation: Savennières Coulée de Serrant AOC
Nicolas Joly
The most prestigious producer of chenin blanc in the Loire Valley, Nicolas Joly returned to the fabled Coulée de Serrant in 1977, leaving behind a career in finance. The celebrated vineyard, which comprises its own appellation, was planted in the 1130s.
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Estimated Delivery: May 31 2013 - Jun 14 2013
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