🍇 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:
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Vintage: 2005
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Winery: Domaine du Closel – Château des Vaults, practicing organic viticulture.
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Appellation: AOP Savennières (Loire) – Chenin Blanc exclusively
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Grape Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
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Terroir: Schist, rhyolite, and quartz soils, with a thin topsoil layer — optimal drainage and deep root penetration.
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Viticulture & Vinification: Manual harvest in several passes, fermentation in barrels and large casks, aging on lees with indigenous yeasts, extended aging before bottling.
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Alcohol Content: Approximately 14.5% vol.
👁️ Sensory Profile:
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Appearance: A slightly golden hue, brilliant and indicative of concentration.
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Nose: Deep aromas of beeswax, toasted almonds, quince, apricot, citrus accents, white flowers, saffron, dry honey, and marzipan — an elegant and complex signature.
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Palate: Dense, stony, with ripe fruit supported by schist minerality; creamy, persistent, and refined sensation.
🍽️ Food Pairings:
This intense wine pairs wonderfully with:
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Smoked whole lobster, shellfish with melted butter
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Tender white meat or roasted pork accompanied by a savory sauce
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Foie gras, country pâtés, hard and creamy cheeses (e.g., Mimolette)
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Spicy Asian cuisine (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese)
🕰️ Serving & Storage:
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Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C, light decanting suggested to express its full complexity.
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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.
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