Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

Clos du Papillon Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.250 ratings
9.222 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
JohnQ Boxler

Sales Berkeley Wine Company

8.8

Somewhat inscrutable. Fairly fresh on opening. Salted honey, not too wooly. Has moved from fresh to oxidative back to fresh over 3+ hours. Reserving judgement. That said, pretty solid with the asparagus Milanese.

Somewhat inscrutable. Fairly fresh on opening. Salted honey, not too wooly. Has moved from fresh to oxidative back to fresh over 3+ hours. Reserving judgement. That said, pretty solid with the asparagus Milanese.

2 people found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2014
Joanne Close

Decanted and constantly evolving, chestnut honey, apricots, honeysuckle, sultanas...on and on.

Decanted and constantly evolving, chestnut honey, apricots, honeysuckle, sultanas...on and on.

Feb 18th, 2015
David Gissen

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

Feb 12th, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.9

showing a lot of age, but wearing it well. dry, but on the nose, tons of honey

showing a lot of age, but wearing it well. dry, but on the nose, tons of honey

Dec 31st, 2014
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.9

Dinner with Momma Loire (as well as my actual mother)

Dinner with Momma Loire (as well as my actual mother)

Feb 26th, 2014
Olga Tuttle

Partner/Winemaker Teutonic Wines

10

Truly delectable!

Truly delectable!

Dec 14th, 2013
Maria Sinskey

Chef Robert Sinskey Vineyards

7.7

Woah! This is rich! Weighing in at 14.5 I feeling no pain.

Woah! This is rich! Weighing in at 14.5 I feeling no pain.

May 3rd, 2013
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.2

Thick, rich, hot but in a good way

Thick, rich, hot but in a good way

Feb 16th, 2013
Greg Borden

Sommelier/Wine Director Mas Farmhouse & Mas Grillade

8.1

: / meah

: / meah

Nov 22nd, 2012
Sydney Hollingshead

Honey, mead-like flavor

Honey, mead-like flavor

Sep 30th, 2017