Decanted for aeration (which definitely benefits the wine). 100% Chenin Blanc , 14.5% abv. Melon fruit with dusty, substantial texture & mouthfeel .... and a nice pop of minerality from the schist terroir. Pronounced grassy, herbal notes on the finish which subsided after about 90 minutes, revealing a more honeyed palate and sweeter florals on the nose. (Reflective of inclusion of botrytised grapes)
This is a nice food wine. Paired with cheese ravioli using fresh home made pasta. Info at
http://coulee-de-serrant.com/en/presentation/
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/dining/reviews/26wine.html?pagewanted=all&referer=
Day 2 notes:
I like this wine :)
The nose is fascinating with musky, honeyed notes... very alluring.
On the palate, salinity (from the schistose terroir? ) provides tasty counterpoint to the savory melon flavors.
The finish has become more complex lasting a good 10 to 15 seconds, with sweeter (almost muscadine?) notes at the very end from the botrytised grapes.
A nice minerality anchors the package. Will be looking for more wines from Nicolas Joly.
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