Domaine des Baumard

Savennières Chenin Blanc

8.723 ratings
8.76 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
Allison Lyzenga

Tons of mineral on the nose; bright acid on the palette; citrus and mineral flavors, funk, wet wool, tart green apple; subtle perfume on finish

Tons of mineral on the nose; bright acid on the palette; citrus and mineral flavors, funk, wet wool, tart green apple; subtle perfume on finish

Nov 17th, 2016
Douglas Braun

A little sulfide aroma which decreased but never went away leesy but nice melon honey character Med bodied

A little sulfide aroma which decreased but never went away leesy but nice melon honey character Med bodied

Oct 18th, 2016
Sean Genn

Wet wool, orange peel, bitter almond. The bitterness is persistent on the finish.

Wet wool, orange peel, bitter almond. The bitterness is persistent on the finish.

Jan 31st, 2016
boyd

@Ryan O'Connor you inspired me to get my chenin on for national escargot day. (Had some oysters with it too.)

@Ryan O'Connor you inspired me to get my chenin on for national escargot day. (Had some oysters with it too.)

May 24th, 2015
Boxer Briefs

Tasted blind with tacos, couldn't have been more far off. Came back to it the next day and was pretty close. Bruised apple, texture, slightly oxidized, really good.

Tasted blind with tacos, couldn't have been more far off. Came back to it the next day and was pretty close. Bruised apple, texture, slightly oxidized, really good.

Dec 10th, 2016