Wines from Savennières
Nicolas Joly 2003 Les Clos Sacres Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- Editors' Choice
- $29
— J.C.
(11/15/2005)
Domaine des Baumard 2003 Trie Spéciale Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- $38
. From a small south-facing parcel next to the Clos du Papillon vineyard, this is a hugely rich wine, maybe excessively so. It comes from the hot 2003 vintage, and the grapes were obviously superripe. It’s round, full-bodied, with ripe quince and white fig flavors. Is there minerality there? It’s hard to find, just revel in its opulence. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
Domaine du Closel 2006 Château des Vaults Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- Editors' Choice
- $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)
Domaine des Baumard 2007 Clos de Saint-Yves Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
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A finely crafted wine, its tight acidity generating a very fresh profile. There is an intensity of fruit as well as a mineral texture. For aging. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
Guy Saget 2009 Château de la Mulonnière l’Effet Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- Cellar Selection
- $38
Like most Savennières, this is a dry wine. Yet it is so rich, rounded and packed with ripe tropical fruits. The texture is opulent, smooth, creamy and concentrated. It needs to age for at least fours years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2012)
Domaine des Baumard 2004 Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- $22
A beautifully crisp wine, fresh and leaping with green fruits. This wine is characterized by its steely core and great acidity, with green plum skins and a structure that promises a long, slow development.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
Damien Laureau 2004 Les Genêts Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- $23
Damien Laureau is a new name in Savennières, taking over in 1999 from his uncle. As with all Savennières, this is dry, but the wood aging rounds out the fruit to give a superrich wine. Flavors of mango and pear jam go with the smooth vanilla of the wood. It feels sweet, but tastes dry. The acidity keeps the alcohol at bay.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
Domaine du Closel 2005 Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- $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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