Domaine des Baumard

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.119 ratings
9.111 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
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.0

Evolved but still super-fresh with dried stone fruits and ripe citrus and white floral scents. Lively palate, with great balance, drive and minerality. Another five years should do wonders with this one. 92+

Evolved but still super-fresh with dried stone fruits and ripe citrus and white floral scents. Lively palate, with great balance, drive and minerality. Another five years should do wonders with this one. 92+

3 people found it helpfulDec 28th, 2013
Suzanne Barros

This is why I love savennieres

This is why I love savennieres

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2014
Natalie Vaclavik

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

9.3

This is the Schist!

This is the Schist!

1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2013
Andrew Algren

Sommelier Alinea

9.1

Great start to the day!

Great start to the day!

Jul 8th, 2015
Rick Baumgarten

Pear and a bit nutty...all in a very good way. Lacks the complexity of the 02 and 05

Pear and a bit nutty...all in a very good way. Lacks the complexity of the 02 and 05

Feb 18th, 2015
Peter N

Incredibly awesome with pomegranate-braised lamb shanks.

Incredibly awesome with pomegranate-braised lamb shanks.

Dec 31st, 2014
Rick Baumgarten

Great with the seafood at Joe's

Great with the seafood at Joe's

Nov 24th, 2014
David McDuff

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

#screwcap #savennieres #cheninblanc #2004

#screwcap #savennieres #cheninblanc #2004

Sep 29th, 2015
Peter Wassam

Stone, eraser nose. Stone fruit, great weight but carries it well like a DE. Pear pear pear. Nice resounding acidity/citric notes in finish. It's still SO youthful.

Stone, eraser nose. Stone fruit, great weight but carries it well like a DE. Pear pear pear. Nice resounding acidity/citric notes in finish. It's still SO youthful.

Dec 25th, 2016
A. R.
9.4

A bright and fresh Savenniéres that happens to be 11 years old. I'm sure the screw cap that topped it off plays into the aging (or lack thereof) process significantly. A mouthful of minerals and lemon peel, with a great acidic spine and a medium-long finish. Nice wine. - edit an hour later: grown in complexity, a very interesting wine

A bright and fresh Savenniéres that happens to be 11 years old. I'm sure the screw cap that topped it off plays into the aging (or lack thereof) process significantly. A mouthful of minerals and lemon peel, with a great acidic spine and a medium-long finish. Nice wine. - edit an hour later: grown in complexity, a very interesting wine

Oct 29th, 2015