Savennières Clos du Papillon

In the glass

Aroma: lemon, white peach, chalk, honeysuckle

Palate: citrus, chalky mineral, quince, honey

Single-vineyard Savennières from a butterfly-shaped parcel of schist with volcanic-rock pockets. Taut and chalky young; softens into honey and waxy texture with a decade.

What it pairs with

• Sole meunière
  Buttery white fish meets the wine's chalk and waxy texture from lees ageing.
• Lobster ravioli
  Shellfish sweetness meets the wine's chalky mineral and stone-fruit depth.
• Roast chicken with thyme
  White-meat poultry with the wine's body and acidity; herb lift handles the roasting jus.
• Aged Sainte-Maure de Touraine
  Ashed Loire goat cheese with chalky Chenin; the wine's quince echoes the rind ash.

History

Clos du Papillon is named for the butterfly-shaped 4.7-hectare parcel. The Baumard family has owned the estate since 1634 and Florent Baumard manages it today; Clos du Papillon is bottled under screwcap.

1. 1955: Jean Baumard revitalises the estate after WWII
2. 2000: Florent Baumard adopts screwcap closure across the range

Facts

Producer

Domaine des Baumard · visiting guide

Grapes

Chenin Blanc (100%)

Classification

Savennières AOC

Oak

Vinified in stainless steel; aged on fine lees, no oak, screwcap closure

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 35 to 60 at retail

Drinking window

5-25 from vintage

First vintage

1955

Vegan

Yes (no animal-derived fining)

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