Famille Joly 'Le Vieux Clos', Savennieres, France 2021
Famille Joly 'Le Vieux Clos', Savennieres, France 2021
Nicolas Joly is well-respected among the original Biodynamic producers in Loire, and he's been at it a long time. Luckily, his daughter has inherited both his passion and skill, and after years of playing an integral role at the estate, her father renamed the brand 'Famille Joly' to recognize her importance and hard work. They continue to produce with a traditional and hands-off approach, never manipulating the must or final wines with any sugar or acid adjustments. The wines are classic and pure, and always on the dry and zingy end of the spectrum.
Les Vieux Clos is on the fresher side of what Savennieres has to offer, but brimming with complexity atop the high-acid core. Of course there is woolly cheesy wet stoney goodness here, but also rotten candy-apples, wilted melon flowers, and some turkey sandwich with lettuce and mustard on the nose (your experience may differ, as it should). If you want absolutely bonkers sniff-and-think complexity that still keeps things lively and dry on the palate, this is right up your alley.
Pairing: Tuna belly hand roll, pork tenderloin
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Viticulture: Organic, Biodynamic - Ecocert & Demeter certified since 1981
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