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2002 Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults Savennières Clos du Papillon
Chenin Blanc
- France
- Loire Valley
- Anjou-Saumur
- Savennières
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Community Tasting Notes 63
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mtgreen4 Likes this wine: 96 points
September 13, 2020 - What a surprise based on many of the reviews. This bottle was all the best CT tasting notes and comments rolled up in one. Beautifully mature Savennieres. fantastic!
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TXRhoneRanger wrote: 96 points
December 4, 2019 - Chenin to a T. Even better to my tastes, Savennieres. Delicious all around. Hitting matuity very nicely. DO give it some air for extra dimension and body. More restrained with out a decant. Served with N. Indian cuisine & Nepalese delights. Very enjoyable! Rave worthy even. Bravo.
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BillBell73 wrote:
November 26, 2018 - This was an advanced, oxidized bottle and marginably drinkable (my SO would argue that it was undrinkable) and I had about a half glass as a science experiment. This had bruised apple flavors that were only tolerable due to the strong vein of acidity. I'm a huge fan of old chenin but judging from many of the reviews on here, I don't think this ages like Huet or even Joly and this bottle would certainly confirm that.
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MikeATL wrote: flawed
March 9, 2018 - Pretty on the nose, with some nuttiness and honey showing the pleasant side of oxidation, but with more unpleasant oxidative character on the palate.
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andtheodor wrote: 91 points
July 12, 2017 - Tasted blind. Quite dark, with a singular nose of brown butter, plant stem, and wool. Palate is rich, nutty, caramelly, and a bit funky. Unusual and pretty delicious.
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By Chris Kissack
February 2017, 2/1/2017 (link)(Domaine du Closel Clos du Papillon Savennières White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Jan/Feb 2011, Issue #31, Recently Tasted Loire Valley Gems Superb 2009s and Plenty of Excellent Recent Vintages(Savennières “Clos du Papillon”- Domaine du Closel) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Lyle Fass
5/27/2004 (link)(Closel Savennieres "Clos du Papillon") Nose of mineral, almond, green tea, mint and hay/straw. Slightly muted. So young but incredibly opulent on the palate. Huge pear, tangerine fruit along with serious white wine tannins. Incredible structure. Huge finish that is almost like a red wine. Hints of pink peppercorn linger. This will easily last thirty years.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type White
- Producer Domaine du Closel-Château des Vaults
- Varietal Chenin Blanc
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Clos du Papillon
- Country France
- Region Loire Valley
- SubRegion Anjou-Saumur
- Appellation Savennières
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 101 (40%)
- Consumed 154 (60%)
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