The 2006 Clos du Papillon is made in a relaxed and rounded style with a creamy, silken texture with tarte tatin-like flavors of apple, pastry and honey. Initially the wine was like a teenager, but over time, it has taken on additional complexity. It might not be the most powerful of vintages, but it provides a lot of pleasure and increasing nuance. It's drinking well now and offers savory characters, but thanks to its taut line of acidity, it isn't going anywhere. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)
The 2006 Clos du Papillon is made in a relaxed and rounded style with a creamy, silken texture with tarte tatin-like flavors of apple, pastry and honey. Initially the wine was like a teenager, but over time, it has taken on additional complexity. It might not be the most powerful of vintages, but it provides a lot of pleasure and increasing nuance. It's drinking well now and offers savory characters, but thanks to its taut line of acidity, it isn't going anywhere. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, September 2022)
Sep 16th, 2022
I sacrilegiously had this chambré. Sorry. HOWEVER, it was fantastic, the acidity was still on show (I'd have been open to more) and pears had become almonds honey and roses. Long finish, complex, dry, satisfying. Definitely stick it in the garage for an hour or two first.
I sacrilegiously had this chambré. Sorry. HOWEVER, it was fantastic, the acidity was still on show (I'd have been open to more) and pears had become almonds honey and roses. Long finish, complex, dry, satisfying. Definitely stick it in the garage for an hour or two first.
Oct 17th, 2020
Utvecklat men kanske inte längre så piggt och fräscht. Massor av ylle, lite stenfrukt. Inte riktigt en favorit.
Utvecklat men kanske inte längre så piggt och fräscht. Massor av ylle, lite stenfrukt. Inte riktigt en favorit.
Oct 9th, 2017
Such a fine wine, so full of fun and taste. Florent is a Chenin Master and his wines benchmark Chenins
Such a fine wine, so full of fun and taste. Florent is a Chenin Master and his wines benchmark Chenins
Sep 9th, 2016
Minerality, honeysuckle, and pears for days!! Amazing!
Minerality, honeysuckle, and pears for days!! Amazing!
Dec 18th, 2014
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
