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Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 100% Chenin Blanc
from 7 ha monopole AOC Coulée de Serrant with dense red schist soils
and vines of average age 35-40 yrs (oldest >80 yrs) under fully biodynamic farming
since 1984 and low yield of 20-25hL/ha (40 allowed).
Manual harvest with up to 5 separate passes.
Fermented in 500 L barrels (fewer than 5% new).
Aged 6-8 months in oak.
13.5% Abv. ~20,000 bottles.
Proprietor/Winemaker: Nicolas Joly

A(ccuray)=2: Deep yellow/gold. Subtle honeyed and floral bouquet.
B(alance)=2: Distinctive components a bit loose-knit.
C(omplexity)=3: Apricot and peach, citrus, tea, tobacco, honey, mineral.
D(epth)=2: Supple mouthfeel. Full palate and lingering finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,3,2] = 9/10

Idiosyncratic and indelible.

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