Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults

Savennières Chenin Blanc

9.133 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

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.3

Broad and earthy. Lacked precision and tension. Medium complexity and medium finish. #domaineduclosel #savennieres #cheninblanc #loirevalley #ctbucklinwine

Broad and earthy. Lacked precision and tension. Medium complexity and medium finish. #domaineduclosel #savennieres #cheninblanc #loirevalley #ctbucklinwine

1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2017

9.5

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2014

9.0

Honeycomb & grapefruit. Wish I could of enjoyed it more, but the kid was starting to melt down! Awesome wine to pair with the salads @ Pico.

Honeycomb & grapefruit. Wish I could of enjoyed it more, but the kid was starting to melt down! Awesome wine to pair with the salads @ Pico.

Jul 7th, 2016

8.9

Super unusual bottle. Worth the buy if you ever find it.

Super unusual bottle. Worth the buy if you ever find it.

May 25th, 2016

9.5

A beautiful, serious, involved wine #cheninblanc #loire #savennieres (2012 vintage)

A beautiful, serious, involved wine #cheninblanc #loire #savennieres (2012 vintage)

Mar 6th, 2015

9.0

Getting old. Honeycomb, lemon, and still some nice acid

Getting old. Honeycomb, lemon, and still some nice acid

Apr 29th, 2023

9.1

Honey citrus. Beautiful elegant Chenin

Honey citrus. Beautiful elegant Chenin

Jul 26th, 2020

8.5

Drank this like a decade too soon and decanted a day too little

Drank this like a decade too soon and decanted a day too little

Mar 24th, 2018

9.2

Creamy and delicious. Hard to believe this is Chenin

Creamy and delicious. Hard to believe this is Chenin

Mar 14th, 2018

9.0

Deep golden color. Nose a bit oxidized. Mouth feel is full and luscious with acids and complexity. Medium finish.

Deep golden color. Nose a bit oxidized. Mouth feel is full and luscious with acids and complexity. Medium finish.

Apr 12th, 2016