1999 Domaine des Baumard Savennières Clos du Papillon

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 88.8 points

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  11/10/2019 - AudunG wrote: 91 Points

  Dark yellow. Aromas of honey, citrus and minerals. Powerful and acidic. Creamy and fat, but also quite elegant for a Savennieres. Has not developed much the last four years, so I guess this will keep for another 5-10 years.

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  2/5/2016 - AudunG wrote: 91 Points

  Golden yellow and rather developed compared to one tasted 6 months ago. Aromas of citrus, honey and minerals. Very powerful and concentrated, with a smooth mouth feeling and plenty of acidity.

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  8/13/2015 - AudunG wrote: 91 Points

  Aromas of citrus, honey and minerals. Very powerful and concentrated, with a creamy and fat mouth feeling. Plenty of acidity, not the crispy one, but rather the steely type. The wine has developed nicely and become quite different from what it was.

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  5/12/2010 - UTPK wrote:

  In a very very good spot right now. This was by far the fattest and most opulent Savennieres I ever tasted. Great elegant nose, where several people in the blilnd tasting believe it was Meursault (!) The steely acidity gave it away though, typical Chenin Blanc. I wish I had more of this, as this is better than 1996 and 2002 which receives higher ratings by the "experts".

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  6/4/2009 - jmht wrote: 91 Points

  Even better than last bottle-- impressive lemon, beeswax on nose; lemon drop, wet stone, minerals, honeysuckle, minerals again, and great acidity. Much creamier mouthfeel than any prior bottle. It walks an impressive tightrope of fat vs lean, hint of lemony sweetness vs acidity, fruit vs minerals and savory.

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