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Savennières Clos du Papillon from Domaine des Baumard: ripe pear and quince with honeyed depth and smoky minerality, concentrated texture, taut Chenin acidity and a long, layered mineral finish.
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Close100% Chenin Blanc
Food pairings: Langoustine tartare, smoked halibut, lobster salad, pike-perch with beurre blanc, scallops, sweetbreads, and rich cheeses such as Époisses or aged goat cheese.
Winemaking: Hand-harvested in successive passes, the fruit is gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then aged on its fine lees in tank for roughly 9 to 12 months, with no oak. Bottled under screwcap.
Vineyards and terroir: Clos du Papillon takes its name from the vineyard's butterfly shape. It lies in the heart of Savennières, just above the village, on sand over schist, and yields intensely mineral, age-worthy dry Chenin.
Family and history: Domaine des Baumard is based in Rochefort-sur-Loire. Florent Baumard joined his father Jean at the domaine in 1987, and his sons Charles and Maxime have since joined him. The house is known for unoaked, precise Savennières and has bottled under screwcap since 2003.
In the pictures: Florent Baumard beside the Loire, and the Domaine des Baumard buildings. Photos courtesy of Vintus.
