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

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

9.4

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

9.2

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

Feb 12th, 2015

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

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

Partner/Winemaker Teutonic Wines

10

Truly delectable!

Truly delectable!

Dec 14th, 2013

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

Sommelier/Wine Director Mas Farmhouse & Mas Grillade

8.1

: / meah

: / meah

Nov 22nd, 2012

Sydney Hollingshead

9.5

Honey, mead-like flavor

Honey, mead-like flavor

Sep 30th, 2017