Savennières Roche aux Moines Clos de la Bergerie

2017
Joly, Nicolas
France
Loire

The average of the vines is approximately 27 years, planted on schist with an eastern exposure. Although the maximum legal production for this area is 50 hectoliters per hectare, actual production of this wine is lower, at around outputs are of 25/30 hectolitres per hectare.

Vinified in wood (never more than 5% new). Approximately 8,000 bottles produced.

93 points
"A monumental white, with lush flavors of quince paste and mirabelle plum at the core, while streaks of wet stone and chamomile give this another layer. Vibrant acidity keeps everything intact, providing harmony and keeping the fruit lingering on the long, waxy finish. Drink now through 2030."
Aleks Zecevic,
Wine Spectator
, November 2019
94 points
"More acidity and structure than 2018, though still a big hedonistic wine (and 15% abv). But there is something deep and complex here. Rich and dense, with grilled tropical fruit and melon, underlying herb and spice, then at midpalate comes a drying, salty minerality and a precise and incredibly long finish."
Jason Wilson,
Vinous Media
, July 2020

SKU/Code: 
DB6423-17
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chenin Blanc
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic