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2018 Domaine du Closel Savennieres Clos du Papillon

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June 11, 2023 - $47

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RATINGS

94Wine Spectator

An extremely minerally style, with wet stone and sel gris accents up front. Korean pear, quince and yellow apple flavors emerge, followed by thyme and pickled ginger details midpalate, exhibiting full intensity. Hints of white pepper meet the mineral elements that circle back on the mouthwatering finish.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...bright, pure, intense and multifaceted bouquet of crushed stones, lemon oil, ripe pears and floral aromas. Round and fascinatingly finessed on the palate, this is a very elegant, dense and persistently salty Papillon with an intense, round (almost sweet) and sustainable finish.

93Vinous / IWC

...suave, sumptuous texture, the high level of concentration, the very ripe apple and pear fruit meeting subtle pastry notes. It’s seductive while offering some welcome grip on the finish...

93Wine Enthusiast

...packed with yellow fruits laced with citrus and almond flavors.

REGION

France, Loire Valley, Savennieres

The Loire Valley in central France is home to numerous important appellations and sub-appellations. Its 185,000 vineyard acres include 87 appellations in Anjou, Samur, Touraine and Chinon, among other areas. The Loire River, which stretches from Nantes on the Atlantic Coast to Orleans, about 80 miles south of Paris, has been a boon to winemaking in the region ever since the Romans planted vineyards some 2,000 years ago. The river moderates the climate in the Loire Valley, which in the 11th and 12th centuries produced wine that was more prized than the wines of Bordeaux or Burgundy. Today the Loire Valley is best known for its white wines, though it actually produces as much red and white wine. The prestigious white wines of the region are Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet and Vouvray. The white grapes most frequently grown are Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne. The best red wines are typically Cabernet Franc or Gamay. Though Loire Valley wines are widely admired in France, outside of the country they suffer from a lack of recognition. In writing about Loire wines, Hugh Johnson has noted that the “classic word for them is charming; the classic mystery that they are not more appreciated outside of France.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chenin Blanc

This light-bodied white wine grape has zest and versatility depending on its style. It is grown extensively in South Africa, where wineries produce dry wines. Traditional French Chenin Blancs are sweet. It is closest to Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.