Damien Laureau
Le Genêts Savennières Chenin Blanc
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Sooo perfumed, I mean wildly perfumed. Yellow flower, jasmine, mint and musk. Bracing acid, so concentrated, while being feather light.
Sooo perfumed, I mean wildly perfumed. Yellow flower, jasmine, mint and musk. Bracing acid, so concentrated, while being feather light.
Sep 6th, 2021
We’re loving this deliciously approachable expression of Chenin Blanc from Savennières (located in Anjou, Loire Valley) produced by Damien Laureau!
It spent 12 months in French oak followed by another 4-6 months in tank before release, lending richness and softening edges.
Now for the tasting note (practice, practice)…
👁️ This wine is deep lemon 🍋
👃🏻 On the nose is a medium(+) intensity of aromas, including, ripe yellow apple, pear, fresh quince, lemon peel, orange pith, white peach, melon, white blossom, chamomile, chervil, wet stones, salinity, and cream.
👄 On the palate, this wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, and medium(+) intensity of flavors, including, ripe yellow apple, green pear, fresh quince, lemon peel, orange pith, white peach, melon, white blossom, chamomile, chervil, wet stones, and cream. The finish is medium(+).
This is a very good wine. Its crisp, medium(+) acidity balances, and adds lift to, the ripe fruit (apple, pear, quince, melon) aromas and flavors, which leap from the glass with medium(+) intensity, good concentration, and definition. The aromas and flavors cross clusters from orchard, to stone, to tropical fruit layered with dimensions of floral and non-fruit notes, lending complexity. The mouthfeel has weight and texture. With a longer finish, this wine would be outstanding.
This wine has potential for further aging. Despite 7 years aging already, it remains fresh and primary-driven with room to develop further. The medium(+) acidity and medium(+) intensity of aromas and flavors give it runway to evolve gaining complexity with tertiary notes such as honey, beeswax, and dried fruit characteristics that will enhance its appeal.
And P.S. it was stellar with the crab cakes 🦀 😆 Cheers!! 🥂🥂
Damien Laureau, Savennières “Les Genêts” (2016). 100% Chenin Blanc. 13% ABV.
We’re loving this deliciously approachable expression of Chenin Blanc from Savennières (located in Anjou, Loire Valley) produced by Damien Laureau!
It spent 12 months in French oak followed by another 4-6 months in tank before release, lending richness and softening edges.
Now for the tasting note (practice, practice)…
👁️ This wine is deep lemon 🍋
👃🏻 On the nose is a medium(+) intensity of aromas, including, ripe yellow apple, pear, fresh quince, lemon peel, orange pith, white peach, melon, white blossom, chamomile, chervil, wet stones, salinity, and cream.
👄 On the palate, this wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, and medium(+) intensity of flavors, including, ripe yellow apple, green pear, fresh quince, lemon peel, orange pith, white peach, melon, white blossom, chamomile, chervil, wet stones, and cream. The finish is medium(+).
This is a very good wine. Its crisp, medium(+) acidity balances, and adds lift to, the ripe fruit (apple, pear, quince, melon) aromas and flavors, which leap from the glass with medium(+) intensity, good concentration, and definition. The aromas and flavors cross clusters from orchard, to stone, to tropical fruit layered with dimensions of floral and non-fruit notes, lending complexity. The mouthfeel has weight and texture. With a longer finish, this wine would be outstanding.
This wine has potential for further aging. Despite 7 years aging already, it remains fresh and primary-driven with room to develop further. The medium(+) acidity and medium(+) intensity of aromas and flavors give it runway to evolve gaining complexity with tertiary notes such as honey, beeswax, and dried fruit characteristics that will enhance its appeal.
And P.S. it was stellar with the crab cakes 🦀 😆 Cheers!! 🥂🥂
Damien Laureau, Savennières “Les Genêts” (2016). 100% Chenin Blanc. 13% ABV.
Seared apricots and honeycomb, high salinity, mild herbs
Seared apricots and honeycomb, high salinity, mild herbs
Dec 25th, 2021
