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Savennières Clos du Papillon Closel (Domaine du) - Château des Vaults 2014

  • Citrus
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 14.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Crisp

A fine, lively and tasty white wine to drink over a meal. Ideal with lobster, Coquilles St Jacques or fish dishes. More info

This cuvée ferments for six months with native yeast then aged in barrels for 26 months on fine lees. Its nose is rather discreet, with fruity (apricot, citrus) and floral (linden) aromas, embellished with notes of almonds. On the palate it is fruity and fresh, with fine rich, citrus flavours, jasmine and fresh grass. The long finish gives it a nice bitterness with hints of toasted almond.

Savennières Clos du Papillon Closel (Domaine du) - Château des Vaults serve at a temperature of 11°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Tartare de poisson, Coquilles Saint-Jacques poêlées, Cabillaud au jus dherbes.

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • Lot presentation
    Savennières Clos du Papillon Closel (Domaine du) - Château des Vaults

    The wine

    This cuvée ferments for six months with native yeast then aged in barrels for 26 months on fine lees. Its nose is rather discreet, with fruity (apricot, citrus) and floral (linden) aromas, embellished with notes of almonds. On the palate it is fruity and fresh, with fine rich, citrus flavours, jasmine and fresh grass. The long finish gives it a nice bitterness with hints of toasted almond.

    Information about domain Domaine du Closel - Château des Vaults

    This top-class domain in Savennières has made remarkable year-on-year progress. The dynamic Evelyne de Pontbriand has put all her energy (and she has plenty) into enhancing the potential of Domaine du Closel's different terroirs. The wines are planted over 14 hectares and cultivated biodynamically. Extremely precise vinification and élevages show off the variations in soil and exposure in Savennières to perfection. An excellent Loire name.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 14.50 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Savennières
    • Producer/Owner: Domaine du Closel
    • Vintage: 2014
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 11°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Intensity: Crisp
    • Dominant aroma: Citrus
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% chenin
    Savennières Clos du Papillon Closel (Domaine du) - Château des Vaults
    Savennières Clos du Papillon Closel (Domaine du) - Château des Vaults

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