Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2059.
vintage5 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2022201995/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: quince, honey, candied citrus, chamomile

Palate: honey, preserved lemon, saffron, waxy texture

Nicolas Joly's 7-hectare biodynamic monopole AOC on schist over the Loire. quince, honey and waxy texture over an electric mineral spine.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with truffle
    Earthy truffle bridges to the wine's honey and waxy depth; the full body handles roast poultry.
  • Lobster Newburg
    Rich shellfish cream meets full body and saline mineral; preserved-citrus signature cuts butter.
  • Aged Comté with walnut
    Hazelnut crystallisation in 36+ month Comté finds the wine's honey and waxy texture.
  • Vol-au-vent with sweetbreads
    Offal and puff pastry need a wine with weight and acid; honey lifts the cream sauce.

History

Coulée de Serrant is its own appellation: a 7-hectare monopole held by the Joly family. Nicolas Joly converted the estate to biodynamic farming in 1984, becoming a global ambassador for the practice.

  1. 1962: Joly family acquires the Coulée de Serrant monopole
  2. 1984: Nicolas Joly converts the estate to biodynamic farming
  3. 2007: Joly establishes the Renaissance des Appellations group of biodynamic producers

Facts

Producer
Clos de la Coulée de Serrant (Nicolas Joly) · visiting guide
Grapes
Chenin Blanc (100%)
Classification
Savennières-Coulée de Serrant AOC (monopole)
Oak
Fermented and aged in older oak demi-muids and tank, no new oak, around 12 to 18 months
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 100 to 180 at retail
Drinking window
5-40 from vintage
First vintage
1962
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
DEMETER
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Coulée de Serrant

What does Coulée de Serrant taste like?

Quince, honey, candied citrus and chamomile on the nose; honey, preserved lemon, saffron and waxy texture on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long, layered finish.

When should I drink Coulée de Serrant?

Drink between 5 and 40 years from vintage. The cuvée is documented to cellar for decades; younger vintages benefit from 4 to 6 hours of decanting, or even 24-hour opening; mature bottles develop saffron, dried fruit and waxy texture.

What is the Coulée de Serrant AOC?

Coulée de Serrant is its own AOC: a 7-hectare biodynamic monopole entirely owned by the Joly family within the Savennières region. The Joly family acquired the estate in 1962.

Is Coulée de Serrant vegan?

Yes. The estate has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since 1984 and uses no animal-derived fining agents.

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