{"title":"2019 Famille Joly Release","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamille Joly is widely known as one of the greatest biodynamic wine producers in France, embodying the intersection of well-respected history and refined technique. The estate is owned by the Joly family, led by Nicolas Joly, and aims to express the natural balance and beauty of the Loire Valley Chenin Blanc vineyards with respect and minimal intervention. Coulée de Serrant, the family monopole, anchors the estate, and recently celebrated its 890th harvest. The three vineyards, each of which is used for a single vineyard wine, are located southwest of Angers, and are farmed entirely biodynamically. Joly’s pursuit is to emphasize each unique facet of these sites, from the age, health and typicity of the soil, to the vine’s orientation and the micro-climate that surrounds them. Famille Joly wines are created to depict the balance of nature and it’s energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2019 was considered a vintage of extremes. It was a very early year with an almost unavoidable frost situation. A loss of 30%-40% depending on the parcels. Flowering continued over three weeks leading one to expect a pretty long harvest. A dry season, very very dry, only needing one treatment of 150 grams of copper. Temperatures went up to 42°C over several days. Less than 30mm rain in three months, the maturity of the berries were blocked during August, with a very small sized berry. In spite of this situation, the vines managed to reach maturity, helped by a small rain in the beginning of September. Harvest started September 23 and the maturity of the grapes was very even. For the first time in 40 years some parcels were harvested in one pass! In the cellar, we had a very long and smooth fermentation. An interesting vintage, less botrytis (3%-5%), golden grapes, while frost and dryness have done their damage to yields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLes Vieux Clos- 93.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLes Vieux Clos provides an inviting taste into the Famille Joly style. The 5.5 hectares vineyard is planted on light slopes facing east in the mountainous AOC Savennières appellation. The soil is different here, with more sand in the first 2 feet. Yields are kept at 25 hectoliters per hectare (well below the 50 hl\/ha requirement of the appellation). Unique to this wine in the portfolio, fermentation can be completed partly in tank. The resulting wine provides expressive exotic notes of ginger and coriander balanced with candied pear and an accent of salinity. Les Vieux Clos is often considered the most aromatic of the three wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClos de la Bergerie-106.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClos de la Bergerie provides a unique interpretation of site, taking in the moderating and gentle east facing slopes of AOC Savennières Roche aux Moines. The Joly family owns 3.5 hectares of the appellation. The vineyard comprises the same soil composition as Coulée de Serrant, schist and quartz, but with deeper soil and milder slopes, allowing the maturity to peak just slightly later. A rich and powerful wine set to stand the test of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoulée de Serrant-175.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidered one of the greatest dry white wines in France, the Clos de la Coulée de Serrant has its own AOC and is entirely owned by the Joly family. A remarkable expression of the land, this Chenin Blanc is produced from 7 hectares of vineyards aging 40 to 50 years-old. With steep slopes and southern exposure, the soil is composed of shale outcroppings (schist) interspersed with quartz. The site on which the vines are planted has remained under vine since 1130. Unparalleled in intensity and complexity, the energy of the property is bottled in this iconic and limited offering that will develop for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joly-clos-berg-chen-blanc-2019","title":"Joly Clos Bergerie 2019","description":"","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39414478471217,"sku":"","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2293\/4173\/products\/405149-CLOS-BERGERIE-USA-18.jpg?v=1629489919"},{"product_id":"copy-of-joly-les-vieux-clos-2019","title":"Joly Les Vieux Clos 2019","description":"","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39414481977393,"sku":"","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2293\/4173\/products\/405151-VIEUX-CLOS-USA-18.jpg?v=1629489704"},{"product_id":"joly-coulee-de-serrant-2019","title":"Joly Coulee de Serrant 2019","description":"","brand":"Howard Street Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39427279388721,"sku":"","price":175.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2293\/4173\/products\/408451-COULEE-SERRANT-18.jpg?v=1629490485"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2293\/4173\/collections\/Nicolas-Joly-a-la-hotte-1024x768.jpg?v=1629490768","url":"https:\/\/howardstreet.wine\/collections\/2019-famille-joly-release.oembed","provider":"Howard Street Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}