See The tale of the other Joly for the background to the wines described below.
Dudley & de Fleury, who have a knack for finding little unexpected treasures, import them into the UK. Prices quoted are retail including VAT.
Virgile Joly, Saturne 2008 Coteaux du Languedoc 16.5 Drink 2011-13
100% Grenache Blanc. Eight months in cuves. Nutty, dusty, the smell of pears and wild grass and mimosa blossom. Pincer-like acidity, that acacia/mimosa note again. Broad on the palate and yet sharply drawn with a line of white-stone minerality. Lovely definition and texture. Surprisingly low alcohol considering the fullness and depth...