COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
SAS Famille Joly
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Coulée de Serrant Moelleux is a white wine from the Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley, produced by SAS Famille Joly. The vineyard, a 7-hectare monopole owned exclusively by the Joly family, has a history of viticulture dating back to 1130. The wine is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes grown on steep, south-east facing slopes with ancient shale and quartz soils. The Joly family are renowned proponents of biodynamic farming, emphasizing minimal intervention to express the unique terroir of the site. The 2022 vintage is noted for its sweetness and intensity.
ALCOHOL
14.3%
AVG. PRICE
€89
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is a monopole, meaning it's entirely owned by one entity: the Joly family.
Fact 02
Vines here range from 35 to 80 years old, with some roots tracing back to 1130.
Fact 03
It's one of the few vineyards in France with its own dedicated AOC.
Fact 04
Cistercian monks first cultivated this site in the 12th century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Coulée de Serrant Moelleux begins with biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc grapes from ancient vines. Harvests are performed in multiple passes over several weeks to select grapes at peak ripeness, with some noble rot contributing to the wine's character. Fermentation occurs in used 500-liter oak barrels, with less than 5% new oak used. The wine then undergoes aging in used oak barrels. This approach prioritizes the expression of the unique terroir and the purity of the Chenin Blanc grape.
