Savennieres Les Vieux Clos 2024

What kind of wine it is

Savennieres Les Vieux Clos by Nicolas Joly is a still organic white wine that expresses the authenticity of the Loire region. Made exclusively from Chenin Blanc grapes, it appears in the glass with a bright golden yellow hue. The aromatic profile reveals an intense and complex bouquet, where notes of ripe fruit and pineapple blend with hints of almond, anise and liquorice, enriched by floral notes and an ethereal touch. On the palate, it offers an enveloping sip, balanced by a pronounced minerality that gives dynamism to the taste and ensures a remarkable persistence on the finish.

Where it comes from

The roots of this wine go back to the Savennières area, within a historic vineyard where the first vines were planted by Cistercian monks around 1130. For nearly nine centuries, this agricultural site has ensured uninterrupted harvests, maintaining its original vocation. The cultivation of Chenin Blanc follows strict organic and sustainable practices, favouring the Guyot training system. The schist soils are the key element for the development of the wine's tension on the palate, while the limited yield of the vines allows for particularly concentrated grapes, capable of conveying the pure essence of the place in the glass.

How it is produced

The production process in the cellar follows an essential approach, aimed at preserving the purity of the raw material. Vinification begins with a gentle pressing of the bunches, a fundamental technique for obtaining a clear and stable must. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts, without any external intervention that could alter the aromatic characteristics. The process then continues with eight months of ageing on fine lees in used oak barrels, a choice that promotes structural harmony and roundness without marking the aromatic profile with intrusive woody notes.