Nicolas Joly - Clos de la Bergerie 2023
Domaine Nicolas Joly is located in the Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley. Nicolas Joly began his career in Finance in the United States and the United Kingdom before returning to his home village of Savennières in 1977 to take care of his parents' vineyard and in 1980, he converted the vineyards to biodynamics and obtained certification in 1985. Today, the vineyard is managed by Virginie , Nicolas' daughter, and produces the grapes for the 7 hectares of monopoly of Clos de la Coulée de Serrant , the Domaine's flagship wine.
Clos de la Bergerie comes from Chenin Blanc grapes, harvested in 3 to 5 selections to obtain optimal maturity, and linked to low yields (around 30 hL/ha). The vinifications are carried out in oak barrels, with never more than 5% new wood.
Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc