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Domaine du Closel 2006 Château des Vaults Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)

Editors' Choice

Price $35

Madame de Jessey’s spectacular property has a portion of the Clos du Papillon vineyard. This wine from the well-balanced 2006 vintage shows freshness above all, the exotic spice element layered with white peaches, just an edge of dry almond paste and acidity that wraps around all the flavors. — R.V. (9/1/2009)

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Domaine du Closel 2005 Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)

Price $40

Now at its peak, this impressive wine is showing ripe white fruits touched with almonds, a soft texture and a rich, creamy feel. The Clos du Papillon, so called because the vineyard is shaped like a butterfly (papillon) is a star performer in Savennières. — R.V. (5/1/2011)

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Domaine du Closel 2007 Château des Vaults La Jalousie Chenin Blanc (Savennières)

Price $20

Young, dry Chenin, showing almond and marzipan paste flavors, the pear fruit coming through slowly. There is some pepper along with fresh acidity, which is still working its way into the wine. It needs a few months more to integrate completely, but then fruits should dominate. — R.V. (9/1/2009)

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Domaine du Closel 2009 La Jalousie Chenin Blanc (Savennières)

Price $20

The aroma says honey, but the palate says dry. It is an attractive paradox that results in a ripe wine, full of pure white currant, star fruit and, yes, honey flavors. It is not a wine for long aging, but will keep for 2–4 years. — R.V. (5/1/2011)

Most Reviewed Designations

Château des Vaults Clos du Papillon Château des Vaults La Jalousie Clos du Papillon La Jalousie

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chenin Blanc

2009 W.H. Smith Purple Label Piedra Hill Vineyard

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