Château d'Epiré

Grand Cru D'Anjou Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.010 ratings
8.93 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
Jordan Wardlaw

Chamomile, quince, bruised apple, honey and intense bees wax aroma. Not the cleanest nose, suggestive of Muenster. Freshness and minerality are lovely with excellent length and focus on the palate but the aromatic profile will be a turnoff for some.

Chamomile, quince, bruised apple, honey and intense bees wax aroma. Not the cleanest nose, suggestive of Muenster. Freshness and minerality are lovely with excellent length and focus on the palate but the aromatic profile will be a turnoff for some.

Nov 3rd, 2018
Ian Staub

There is a lot of wine in here for $22, but at this age I do think it’s maybe a bit disjointed. Typical Chenin aromas of bruised apple and honey, but there is also a seashell/mineral Chablis-like component, and a degree of round plush floral Riesling-like aroma. The palate is dominated by very very tart green apple and searing acidity. I think with a few years the nose would integrate nicely and the palate soften a bit.

There is a lot of wine in here for $22, but at this age I do think it’s maybe a bit disjointed. Typical Chenin aromas of bruised apple and honey, but there is also a seashell/mineral Chablis-like component, and a degree of round plush floral Riesling-like aroma. The palate is dominated by very very tart green apple and searing acidity. I think with a few years the nose would integrate nicely and the palate soften a bit.

2 people found it helpfulJul 25th, 2019
Brian Garbedian

Magic after an hour +. Fresh cut flowers. Bees wax. Honey. Honeycrisp Apple. Chalky long finish. Mouth watering acidity. Like licking a rock.

Magic after an hour +. Fresh cut flowers. Bees wax. Honey. Honeycrisp Apple. Chalky long finish. Mouth watering acidity. Like licking a rock.

Jul 5th, 2019
Jacob Kartunov

Ahhh underipe chenin blanc...how I love you. Honeycrisp Apples, pretty white flowers, a touch of ginger, nice minerally finish on the end.

Ahhh underipe chenin blanc...how I love you. Honeycrisp Apples, pretty white flowers, a touch of ginger, nice minerally finish on the end.

Apr 11th, 2019
JeremyC

From my first Kermit visit. Bracing acidity. Super hi toned lemon and the greenest, under ripe apple on the planet. 13%

From my first Kermit visit. Bracing acidity. Super hi toned lemon and the greenest, under ripe apple on the planet. 13%

Apr 1st, 2020
Joel Hammett

Honeyed with decaying Apple on the nose. On the palate it is taut, mineral with searing acid. The fruit in the palate is more tart than the nose would lead you to believe. I think that this wine could be very interesting with a few years bottle age.

Honeyed with decaying Apple on the nose. On the palate it is taut, mineral with searing acid. The fruit in the palate is more tart than the nose would lead you to believe. I think that this wine could be very interesting with a few years bottle age.

Oct 4th, 2019
Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

8.8

Mandi had this 4 years ago

Mandi had this 4 years ago

Mar 14th, 2021
Walt M Britt

Walt had this 9 months ago

Walt had this 9 months ago

Feb 24th, 2024
Melvin Mosley

Melvin had this 4 years ago

Melvin had this 4 years ago

Aug 7th, 2020
jeremy avnet

jeremy had this 5 years ago

jeremy had this 5 years ago

Aug 24th, 2019