Coulée de Serrant - Nicolas Joly

The Domaine de la Coulée de Serrant likely produces one of the greatest white wines in the world. Nicolas Joly, a pioneer of biodynamics, cultivates a vineyard on legendary slopes with passion and care, avoiding the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other herbicides. Coulée de Serrant is a high-quality estate and a true flagship of Loire Valley wines.

Coulée de Serrant is, in and of itself, an appellation contrôlée covering just 7 hectares. Located on very steep slopes overlooking the Loire River, the Chenin vines have an average age of 35 to 40 years. The oldest vines, over 80 years old, provide the wood used to grow new vines that carry the unique character of the terroir. Partly cultivated by horse or by hand, the average yield is 20–25 hectoliters per hectare. The very shallow soil rests on a bed of sloping red schist that provides excellent drainage for the Savennières Coulée de Serrant vineyards. The slopes face primarily south/southeast. The harvest takes place in five stages over three to four weeks to achieve the richest possible color and the most pronounced botrytis influence. Nicolas Joly’s estate also offers Savennières Roche aux Moines, whose quality is on par with the other vintages.