2004 Nicolas Joly/Coulee de Serrant Savennieres Coulee de Serrant

Nicholas Joly, often considered the godfather of the biodynamic movement, is known for idiosyncratic, wild, earthy wines. As Joly's policy is strictly hands-off, the wines vary dramatically from vintage to vintage -- one year lean, wiry and austere, the next honeyed and off-dry, the next in a distinctly oxidative style. Approach these wines with an open mind (and wallet). The Coulée de Serrant actually has its own appellation. Not content just to make biodynamic wines, Joly also spreads the gospel as the author of two books on the subject.

Nicholas Joly, often considered the godfather of the biodynamic movement, is known for idiosyncratic, wild, earthy wines. As Joly's policy is strictly hands-off, the wines vary dramatically from vintage to vintage -- one year lean, wiry and austere, the next honeyed and off-dry, t... more