2023 Nicolas Joly La Coulee de Serrant

One of France's most sought-after cult wines, this is an elite Chenin Blanc from a single vineyard AOC. Legendary stuff here.

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"From the monopole and single vineyard AOC of Coulee de Serrant comes Nicolas Joly’s top flight chenin blanc. Of course Joly’s name is synonymous with some of the most concerted and dedicated biodynamic farming in the wine world. This chenin blanc arguably one of the most chased down whites from France. Fancy as."
- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

From one of France’s most legendary sites, the 2023 La Coulée de Serrant is a profound expression of Chenin Blanc made by one of the Loire’s most pioneering biodynamic producers. Planted in 1130 by Cistercian monks and continuously farmed since, the vineyard is now cared for by the Joly family, where it remains a Monopole.

The 2023 vintage demanded patience and meticulous care, with a long, cool growing season that extended well into October. Early threats of frost and challenging summer weather required close vineyard work, but the result is a wine that rewards that effort, offering depth, balance, and the kind of natural energy that defines this iconic site.

Expect an intense yet elegant wine with layered fruit, a distinct mineral backbone from the schist and quartz soils, and a subtle creaminess from aging in old oak barrels. It’s a wine of both concentration and finesse, worthy of cellaring to fully appreciate its evolution.

Nicolas Joly’s La Coulée de Serrant is not just a wine; it’s a piece of French viticultural history that invites contemplation and rewards patience.

"This iconic wine, with its own appellation, is dense and full of power."
- Wine Enthusiast

2023 CLOS DE LA COULÉE DE SERRANT, MONOPOLE
Imported by Wilson Daniels | Napa, California | wilsondaniels.com

VINEYARD
Region: Loire Valley
Sub-region: Savennières
Appellation: AOC Coulée de Serrant, Monopole
Soil: Schist, quartz
Age/Exposure: 55-60 year-old vines, southern exposure on steep slopes
Vine Density: 4,800-6,700 vines/ha
Yields: 32 hl/ha
Certifications: Organic - Ecocert & Demeter 1981, Biodynamic - Ecocert & Demeter 1981

WINEMAKING
Varietals: 100% Chenin Blanc
Aging: 11 months in old oak barrels
Bottling Date: September 2024

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Yeast: Native
Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 3.9 g/L
Residual Sugar: 1.9 g/L

WINERY
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.

WINE
Considered one of the greatest white wines in France. A remarkable expression of the land, this Chenin Blanc is produced from vines aging 55-60 years old. The site on which the vines are planted has continuously produced wine for a consecutive 892 vintages, since 1130. Unparalleled in intensity and complexity, the energy of the property is bottled in this iconic and limited offering that will develop for years to come.

VINEYARDS
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is its own AOC, entirely owned by the Joly family and produced from 7 hectares of vineyards on steep slopes with southern exposure. The soil is composed of shale outcroppings (schist) interspersed with quartz. The site has remained under vine since the Cistercian monks first planted it in 1130.

VINTAGE NOTES
A generous vintage arrives with pleasure, though we had to work hard to earn it. Early in the season, frost threatened until late April, but nature favored us this time. The growing season demanded constant attention and dedicated work in the vineyard. We nurtured the beautiful grape clusters through to harvest to achieve our desired yield. Summer brought challenging weather conditions—cold spells and dramatic temperature swings culminated in an almost tropical atmosphere. In September, the cool and damp climate slowed grape ripening and led to some rot developing. Our team of harvesters performed remarkable work, carefully sorting the grapes. The harvest extended nearly 6 weeks, from early September to mid-October, and this painstaking attention to detail paid off—the vintage shows beautifully in the bottle. The 2023s are elegant, long-lasting, and balanced, showcasing our Chenins perfectly.

WINEMAKING
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 11 months in used oak barrels. No fining or filtering before bottling.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country France
Region Loire Valley
Feature Cult
Iconic
Women in Wine
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

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