Domaine des Baumard

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.144 ratings
9.118 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
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.1

Apple & citrus zest aromas, similar flavors + light Chenin waxy bitterness on end. Drinking well.

Apple & citrus zest aromas, similar flavors + light Chenin waxy bitterness on end. Drinking well.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2015
Nick Demos

Almost purely mineral expressions and texture from the start and after hours in a decanter.

Almost purely mineral expressions and texture from the start and after hours in a decanter.

Jun 21st, 2016
Nick Demos

Tight

Tight

May 22nd, 2016
Stacy Markow

2009 vintage is showing so many inorganic aromas and no fruit. The palate is a bit bitter. Not my favorite. Loved the 2008 in comparison.

2009 vintage is showing so many inorganic aromas and no fruit. The palate is a bit bitter. Not my favorite. Loved the 2008 in comparison.

Apr 25th, 2016
William Hughes

I loves me a killer dry Chenin Blanc! Delicioso!

I loves me a killer dry Chenin Blanc! Delicioso!

Mar 27th, 2016
Tom Gendall

Reduced, had it before and this showed far worse than I have seen.

Reduced, had it before and this showed far worse than I have seen.

Jun 23rd, 2015
Adrienne Stillman

Bruised apple, white smoke, paraffin. #Savennieres always delivers. #cheninblanc #loire

Bruised apple, white smoke, paraffin. #Savennieres always delivers. #cheninblanc #loire

Feb 13th, 2015
James Alford

Butterflies and fish fries.

Butterflies and fish fries.

Oct 1st, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Excellent and personal stuff, showing loads of honeyed, tropical fruits and pan-fried citrus additions, finishing with a strong mineral punch.

Excellent and personal stuff, showing loads of honeyed, tropical fruits and pan-fried citrus additions, finishing with a strong mineral punch.

Jul 28th, 2014
Stuart Pollack

Creamy Chenin Blanc. An excellent wine that is still fresh and excellent with chicken kebabs.

Creamy Chenin Blanc. An excellent wine that is still fresh and excellent with chicken kebabs.

Nov 2nd, 2021