Château d'Epiré

Grand Cru D'Anjou Savennières Chenin Blanc

8.941 ratings
9.013 pro ratings
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

8.3

Pretty oxidized, unfortunately.

Pretty oxidized, unfortunately.

Nov 17th, 2016
Juan Valencia

Screeching acidity

Screeching acidity

Apr 19th, 2016
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

8.9

Honey suckle nose. High acid with a Limey finish. #cheninblanc #savennieres #loirevalley

Honey suckle nose. High acid with a Limey finish. #cheninblanc #savennieres #loirevalley

Nov 20th, 2015
Joe Czesnakowicz

Buying a few more bottles to put away for several years. This is a beauty and an excellent value. Trust in Kermit. #savennieres #loirevalley #cheninblanc

Buying a few more bottles to put away for several years. This is a beauty and an excellent value. Trust in Kermit. #savennieres #loirevalley #cheninblanc

May 4th, 2015
James Sparks

Should of aged it but wanted to try. Really pretty. Bees wax and honey dew at first smell. Then opens up to wet pebbles, sea breeze, morning dew. Pallet is crisp and clean. Really pretty.

Should of aged it but wanted to try. Really pretty. Bees wax and honey dew at first smell. Then opens up to wet pebbles, sea breeze, morning dew. Pallet is crisp and clean. Really pretty.

Mar 27th, 2015
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

7.5

Seems a little one-dimensional. Cantaloupe and melon rind on the nose continue into the palate. Body feels like drinking lemon water. A little too clean and striped for me.

Seems a little one-dimensional. Cantaloupe and melon rind on the nose continue into the palate. Body feels like drinking lemon water. A little too clean and striped for me.

Jan 18th, 2015
Michael Peterson

Nice acid. I wish we had time to decant this and let it unveil itself but we had it in Paris for vacation and not that patient. Really good for the price.

Nice acid. I wish we had time to decant this and let it unveil itself but we had it in Paris for vacation and not that patient. Really good for the price.

Jun 23rd, 2016
SV
9.0

Lemon curd, pear, chamomile, and something bready and warm leads to lingering notes marzipan, all wrapped up in a distinct saline package. Lovely. Fun fact: the Bizard family has been vinifying Chenin Blanc from this domaine since 1750, which itself dates to the 11th century(!).

Lemon curd, pear, chamomile, and something bready and warm leads to lingering notes marzipan, all wrapped up in a distinct saline package. Lovely. Fun fact: the Bizard family has been vinifying Chenin Blanc from this domaine since 1750, which itself dates to the 11th century(!).

Oct 28th, 2015
Greg Rubin

A little too top note but nice earthy finish.

A little too top note but nice earthy finish.

Oct 4th, 2015
Jonathan Pytko

Zippy mineral action

Zippy mineral action

Sep 28th, 2015