2023 Nicolas Joly Savennieres Clos de la Bergerie Roche Aux Moines

A beautiful younger vine expression of Chenin Blanc made by the biodynamic pioneering Joly family.

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The Joly family’s been tending these vines for decades — no shortcuts, just hands and horses on the steep schist slopes of Savennières. Nicolas Joly’s name has become synonymous with biodynamic farming, but at the core it’s always been about respecting the land and letting the wine speak for itself.

Clos de la Bergerie comes from a gentler east-facing slope, with deeper soils and vines around 40 years old. 2023 was no easy ride - early frost scares, humid summer, and a long, slow harvest that kept everyone on their toes. Virginie Joly and the team picked each bunch by hand, making sure only the best ended up in the barrels.

In the glass, it’s all about balance - ripe stone fruits, a bit of oxidative character, and that line of acidity that keeps you coming back for another sip. Nothing showy here - just a wine that feels honest, shaped by its place and the people who work it.

It's a great 'younger vine' expression of the kind of wines that have made Nicolas Joly's Chenin Blancs some of the most sought-after wines in France. 

VINEYARD
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: AOC Savennières, Roche aux Moines
Soil: Schist, quartz
Age/Exposure: 40-year-old vines; east-facing slopes
Vine Density: 4,800-6,700 vines/ha
Yields: 25 hl/ha
Certifications: Organic - Ecocert & Demeter 1981; Biodynamic - Ecocert & Demeter 1981

WINEMAKING
Varietals: 100% Chenin Blanc
Aging: 8 months in old oak barrels
Bottling Date: July 2024

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Yeast: Native
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total Acidity: 3.9 g/L
Residual Sugar: 2.5 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
Clos de la Bergerie provides a unique interpretation of site, taking in the moderating and gentle east-facing slopes of AOC Savennières Roche aux Moines. The Joly family owns 2.77 hectares of the appellation.

VINEYARDS
Coming from the gentle east-facing slopes of AOC Savennières Roche aux Moines. The vineyard is comprised of the same soil composition as Coulée de Serrant, schist and quartz, but with deeper soil and milder slopes, allowing the maturity to peak just slightly later.

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

TASTING NOTES
A rich and powerful wine set to stand the test of time. The fruit offers great concentration and the wine is showing typical oxidative notes balanced with the intensity of the fruit and great acidity.

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

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