Domaine des Baumard
Domaine des Baumard 2006 Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
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- $32
Baumard’s signature wine, named after the butterfly shape of the vineyard, is pure, exotic Chenin Blanc, rich, but not losing sight of the essential minerality of Savennières, its stony element coming through in the tight texture. This should certainly age—drink now, or wait for five years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
Domaine des Baumard 2007 Clos du Papillon Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
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A very spicy wine, layering honey and lychees. Opulent, ripe, wearing its richness on its sleeve. Probably for medium-term aging, but it could well surprise. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
Domaine des Baumard NV Vert de l’Or Verdelho (Vin de France)
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A small parcel of Verdelho, planted originally in the 19th century and never officially recognized. The wine has a beautiful botrytis character, marked by pure acidity, by lemon and honey and great final freshness. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
Domaine des Baumard 2005 Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
- $22
Showing both the crispness necessary for Savennières, and the ripeness of 2005, this is a finely balanced wine. It is full, open and generous, but still has a center of green, crisp acidity and minerality. Age for 10 years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(9/1/2009)
Domaine des Baumard 2006 Clos de Saint-Yves Chenin Blanc (Savennières)
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A wine of great style and elegance, delivering spice and creaminess as well as ripe quince and pear fruit. Almond flavors signal that the wine is approaching maturity. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
Domaine des Baumard 2009 Carte d’Or Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon)
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A wine that contrasts extreme sweetness with freshness. It has beautiful acidity as well as a great swathe of sweet peach and orange laced with honeyed cream.
— R.V.
(6/1/2011)
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 des Baumard 2004 Cuvée le Paon Chenin Blanc (Coteaux du Layon)
- $38
A full-bodied wine, very sweet from botrytised grapes selected from old vines. It fills the mouth while keeping its elegance. Preserving the balance is fresh nectarine acidity. Immensely attractive now, this is likely to age well.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
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