Clos du Papillon

45,00 euros

Clos du Papillon

45,00 euros

Delivery between 3 and 6

Description

🍇 Dry Chenin Blanc Wine

Savennières Domaine du Closel: Purity and depth from a great terroir

From one of Savennières' most prestigious terroirs, this 2005 vintage expresses a ripe richness, crystalline tension, and exceptional stature—a legendary Chenin to savor and cherish.


🔍 Key Characteristics:

  • Vintage: 2005

  • Winery: Domaine du Closel – Château des Vaults, practicing organic viticulture.

  • Appellation: AOP Savennières (Loire) – Chenin Blanc exclusively

  • Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc

  • Terroir: Schist, rhyolite, and quartz soils, with a thin topsoil layer — optimal drainage and deep root penetration.

  • Viticulture & Vinification: Manual harvest in several passes, fermentation in barrels and large casks, aging on lees with indigenous yeasts, extended aging before bottling.

  • Alcohol Content: Approximately 14.5% vol.


👁️ Sensory Profile:

  • Appearance: A slightly golden hue, brilliant and indicative of concentration.

  • Nose: Deep aromas of beeswax, toasted almonds, quince, apricot, citrus accents, white flowers, saffron, dry honey, and marzipan — an elegant and complex signature.

  • Palate: Dense, stony, with ripe fruit supported by schist minerality; creamy, persistent, and refined sensation.


🍽️ Food Pairings:

This intense wine pairs wonderfully with:

  • Smoked whole lobster, shellfish with melted butter

  • Tender white meat or roasted pork accompanied by a savory sauce

  • Foie gras, country pâtés, hard and creamy cheeses (e.g., Mimolette)

  • Spicy Asian cuisine (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese)


🕰️ Serving & Storage:

  • Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C, light decanting suggested to express its full complexity.

  • Aging Potential: Already in its maturity phase, this vintage can still be enjoyed now and in the coming years thanks to its noble structure. Broaden your horizons by keeping a few extra bottles.


🌿 Commitment & Terroir:

Clos du Papillon, from Domaine du Closel, is a benchmark among great Savennières: unique terroir, respectful vineyard work, and uncompromising winemaking, for a sincere and authentic expression.


🚚 Delivery & Satisfaction Guaranteed:

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