Château d'Epiré

Cuvée Spéciale Savennières Chenin Blanc

8.928 ratings
8.98 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
Max Gottesfeld

Nuts on the nose a little toast with some pears. Citrus, pear, raw almonds on the palate.

Nuts on the nose a little toast with some pears. Citrus, pear, raw almonds on the palate.

Feb 19th, 2016
Kari Ballard

Interesting!

Interesting!

Jul 20th, 2015
Christine Havens

Château d'Epire's Chenin Blanc vines are seated atop the highest hill in the Savennières appellation. There the vines benefit from added sunlight due to a southeasterly orientation, in addition to phtanit-rich soils. The Cuvée Spéciale 2012 offers up permeating aromas of poached apples and pears, white flowers, baked apples, caramel and baking spice. Given the nose, it's quite a leaner than expected on the palate with a racy minerally vein that neatly intersects green apple skins, lime zest and spice.

Château d'Epire's Chenin Blanc vines are seated atop the highest hill in the Savennières appellation. There the vines benefit from added sunlight due to a southeasterly orientation, in addition to phtanit-rich soils. The Cuvée Spéciale 2012 offers up permeating aromas of poached apples and pears, white flowers, baked apples, caramel and baking spice. Given the nose, it's quite a leaner than expected on the palate with a racy minerally vein that neatly intersects green apple skins, lime zest and spice.

May 26th, 2015
Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

9.6

From a vineyard just above Coulee de Serrant. Decant for at least a day if you plan on drinking it now.

From a vineyard just above Coulee de Serrant. Decant for at least a day if you plan on drinking it now.

Jun 20th, 2014
GrapeXplorer

A developed Chenin. Really fun, but not everyone's cup of tea.

A developed Chenin. Really fun, but not everyone's cup of tea.

Jun 8th, 2016
Steve Martinelli

A great dry Savennieres. Lots of ripe pear and citrus. Underlying toasty flavors. Juicy acidity.

A great dry Savennieres. Lots of ripe pear and citrus. Underlying toasty flavors. Juicy acidity.

May 16th, 2016
Spinning_spins

Delicious, delightful, delectable, done!

Delicious, delightful, delectable, done!

Dec 6th, 2015
Ned Gray Creed

I'll need some more practice.

I'll need some more practice.

Oct 28th, 2015
Peter Knauss

Exudes waxy minerality,beeswax aroma with lemony and floral characteristics. Acidity is prominent in this dry Chenin blanc which carries the finish.

Exudes waxy minerality,beeswax aroma with lemony and floral characteristics. Acidity is prominent in this dry Chenin blanc which carries the finish.

Feb 21st, 2015
Ryan Schmied

Wool, honeycomb, yellow fruit. 2012 vintage. Needs time.

Wool, honeycomb, yellow fruit. 2012 vintage. Needs time.

Feb 10th, 2015