Damien Laureau
Le Bel Ouvrage Savennières Chenin Blanc
Savennières, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France
This wine is just as delicious as the first time I tried it, aging glacially too 😋 Powerful, complex, balanced, texturally expansive and detailed, savory and singular. Love the clarity that binds it all together. Golden pear, pineapple, citron, salted lemon, citrus blossom, candied ginger, crushed leaves, white tea, spring honey, kiss of something vanilla, of a mouthful of wet stones.
This wine is just as delicious as the first time I tried it, aging glacially too 😋 Powerful, complex, balanced, texturally expansive and detailed, savory and singular. Love the clarity that binds it all together. Golden pear, pineapple, citron, salted lemon, citrus blossom, candied ginger, crushed leaves, white tea, spring honey, kiss of something vanilla, of a mouthful of wet stones.
Aug 18th, 2019Back in my life. So happy about it! Let this hang out for a day and it has really came around. Poached quince, bergamot, pineapple, honeycomb, leaves, ginger, wet rocks, lanolin, marzipan, orange zest. Love the layers and approachability of this wine. Truly cerebral and exciting to drink.
Back in my life. So happy about it! Let this hang out for a day and it has really came around. Poached quince, bergamot, pineapple, honeycomb, leaves, ginger, wet rocks, lanolin, marzipan, orange zest. Love the layers and approachability of this wine. Truly cerebral and exciting to drink.
Nov 13th, 2016How have I not had this wine in my life before? Leafy green tones, dizzying array of orchard and citrus fruits, all super bright and ripe, fresh mushrooms, ginger candy, fresh soil, wax, and stones. Mouth coating and dense. Acidity is persistent but not searing. Balanced from start to finish.
How have I not had this wine in my life before? Leafy green tones, dizzying array of orchard and citrus fruits, all super bright and ripe, fresh mushrooms, ginger candy, fresh soil, wax, and stones. Mouth coating and dense. Acidity is persistent but not searing. Balanced from start to finish.
Feb 22nd, 2016Sexed-up and somewhat oaky, but it works.
Sexed-up and somewhat oaky, but it works.
Jan 6th, 2016
Excellent example of Chenin, accessible with slightly lighter cuisine than Coulee de Serrant.
Excellent example of Chenin, accessible with slightly lighter cuisine than Coulee de Serrant.
Jul 10th, 2015
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Unlike other Savennières producers who pick deliberately early for acidity, this is picked slightly later when the grapes reach physiological ripeness. This makes for a wine that is giving and pleasurable today while still capable of aging. The grapes are harvest by hand, and the wine is made naturally. Beautiful golden color, with copper like minerallity accenting a honeyed pear flavor and aroma. The nose is riper than the taste - which although opulent - finishes clean. Great wine.
Unlike other Savennières producers who pick deliberately early for acidity, this is picked slightly later when the grapes reach physiological ripeness. This makes for a wine that is giving and pleasurable today while still capable of aging. The grapes are harvest by hand, and the wine is made naturally. Beautiful golden color, with copper like minerallity accenting a honeyed pear flavor and aroma. The nose is riper than the taste - which although opulent - finishes clean. Great wine.
Jun 5th, 20152011... Great yellow fruit nose, not giving a lot on palate tonight but still enjoyable.
2011... Great yellow fruit nose, not giving a lot on palate tonight but still enjoyable.
Mar 28th, 2015