Savennieres
Savennieres
Famille Joly 2016 Les Vieux Clos Savennières
French White
Nicolas Joly 2024 Clos de la Bergerie Savennières Roche-aux-Moines
French White
Tonic character, fine bitter notes, vibrant texture, ripe-fruit flavours and freshness are present in this Chenin. The seven-hectare parcel has moderately sloped, east-facing ground and schist soils, with vines around thirty years old. Biodynamically grown fruit is vinified without chaptalisation, temperature control or a second yeast addition. Ageing takes place in seasoned oak, with one or two rackings and batonnage, and the wine is unfiltered.
Domaine du Closel 2018 La Jalousie Savennières
French White
Bright gold colour accompanies acacia, linden, citrus and mineral notes. The wine is dynamic, with fine acidity and balance. Chenin grows on schist and is picked early; the wine is dry, direct and saline. Vinification takes place in tanks, followed by maturation on fine lees without oxygen. Pounded apple, quince, acidity and salinity are also present.
Domaine du Closel 2015 Les Caillardières Savennières
French White
Bright light-gold colour accompanies a slight oak note, vanilla, sweet spices, ripe peach, apricot, sweet citrus and beeswax. The palate is dense and fresh, with intense stone fruit, bright acidity, stony detail and a long, persistent finish. Chenin Blanc comes from Savennières. The estate was already farmed organically and added biodynamic methods from this vintage onward.
Domaine des Baumard 2014 Savennières Trie Spéciale
French White
Light gold in colour, with fig, peach, warm spice and almond on the nose. The palate is dry, rounded and powerful, carrying ripe fruit with a broad, polished texture. Chenin's natural freshness and the mineral imprint of schist and sandstone keep the richness composed. Serve as an aperitif or with shellfish, prawns, veal or lightly sweet-savoury sauces.