Domaine des Baumard

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.312 ratings

9.15 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

9.2

In a fashionable region, Domaine des Baumards seems out of fashion. The '05 Clos du Papillon remains compelling. Fresh and lifted with a salinity that permeates the nose and palate. A very clear, dry and lengthy Chenin with ever-so-slightly woolen texture. Worth noting that this is bottled under Stelvin. I believe that '05 may be the first vintage that Baumard abandoned cork. An '04 Savenièrres I opened recently was under cork, and not nearly as fresh.

In a fashionable region, Domaine des Baumards seems out of fashion. The '05 Clos du Papillon remains compelling. Fresh and lifted with a salinity that permeates the nose and palate. A very clear, dry and lengthy Chenin with ever-so-slightly woolen texture. Worth noting that this is bottled under Stelvin. I believe that '05 may be the first vintage that Baumard abandoned cork. An '04 Savenièrres I opened recently was under cork, and not nearly as fresh.

Oct 23rd, 2017

9.0

Orange, pear, white flowers - very subtle

Orange, pear, white flowers - very subtle

Jul 30th, 2014

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.3

Fresh and vibrant. Has the characteristics of a young wine but with more balance.

Fresh and vibrant. Has the characteristics of a young wine but with more balance.

Apr 8th, 2014

8.9

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Jackie had this 7 years ago

Nov 20th, 2017

9.9

Dana had this 2 years ago

Dana had this 2 years ago

Nov 1st, 2022

9.4

Erik had this 10 years ago

Erik had this 10 years ago

Mar 31st, 2015

9.4

Victor had this 10 years ago

Victor had this 10 years ago

Dec 20th, 2014

Andre Rodrigues

8.9

Andre had this 10 years ago

Andre had this 10 years ago

Dec 19th, 2014

Red Wine Lovers

9.3

Red Wine had this 11 years ago

Red Wine had this 11 years ago

Dec 9th, 2013

Gary Everett Brown

9.7

Gary Everett had this 11 years ago

Gary Everett had this 11 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2013