Medium dark golden color with orangish hues, indicating a bit of oxidation on the nose leading into enormous orchard fruit aromatics. Massive waves of quince, golden apple, honey, wet wool, chamomile, white flowers and a bit of tropical fruit. Botrytis definitely evident. Mid palate is weighty and textured, showing ample lactic acid and roundness but very well supported by natural tannin structure and lovely push-pull of exotic, ripe fruit and savory notes that resonate in the middle well after the finish. I can detect RS but it does not draw attention to itself. Very classic, lush Saviennières profile from a great producer of natural wines.
Medium dark golden color with orangish hues, indicating a bit of oxidation on the nose leading into enormous orchard fruit aromatics. Massive waves of quince, golden apple, honey, wet wool, chamomile, white flowers and a bit of tropical fruit. Botrytis definitely evident. Mid palate is weighty and textured, showing ample lactic acid and roundness but very well supported by natural tannin structure and lovely push-pull of exotic, ripe fruit and savory notes that resonate in the middle well after the finish. I can detect RS but it does not draw attention to itself. Very classic, lush Saviennières profile from a great producer of natural wines.
Jul 9th, 2018
This was weird weird weird, but in a good way. Oxidative, nutty, waxy. I thought it was a macerated Friuli Pinot Grigio, but was very much wrong.
This was weird weird weird, but in a good way. Oxidative, nutty, waxy. I thought it was a macerated Friuli Pinot Grigio, but was very much wrong.
May 15th, 2017
Chenin at its best, some chemicals, flower, honey without being sweet, delicious
Chenin at its best, some chemicals, flower, honey without being sweet, delicious
Oct 6th, 2015
2015 - $44
Killer savennieres! As always acidity and minerality high, but drinking elegantly now!
2015 - $44
Killer savennieres! As always acidity and minerality high, but drinking elegantly now!
Jul 29th, 2017
Tannic and earthy, makes the tongue feel a bit gritty. Funky, dried strawberry, lovely cranberry acidity and gaminess. Lovely.
Tannic and earthy, makes the tongue feel a bit gritty. Funky, dried strawberry, lovely cranberry acidity and gaminess. Lovely.
Dec 30th, 2015
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
