Savennières, Anjou Saumur

Nicolas Joly

Les Vieux Clos Savennières Chenin Blanc 2022

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 2022 “Les Vieux Clos” pours a light golden color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with white tree flowers, mandarine oranges, ginger, lanolin and just a touch mousy. On the palate, the wine is slightly off-dry with high acid that’s balanced by the unquestionable quality of the fruit. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, wooly and rich. The alcohol is medium+ but should be at all be surprised? Say what you want about Joly’s methods; his wines are never boring. I, for one, adore them. Drink now through 2032 easy. — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I’ve never had a Joly that was not too oxidative for me. Sounds like it would have liked this one.
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@Tom Casagrande Based on my observations, you probably would!

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2002

Espetacular com 22 anos ! — a month ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2018

Gosh this is good. So transparent and well made. Incredible value if you can find it. — 2 months ago

Dawn, Brian and 16 others liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos Romans Saumur Chenin Blanc 2019

A bit nervy at this moment. Underlying potential is evident — 19 days ago

Domaine des Baumard

Quarts de Chaume Chenin Blanc 2011

Ripe stone fruits, luscious with balanced sweetness. — 8 days ago

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Château Yvonne

Saumur Chenin Blanc 2019

Yum. Creamy Lemon - it’s great! — 2 months ago

LM, Bob and 4 others liked this

Château de Fosse-Seche

Eolithe Saumur Cabernet Franc 2019

Always in form in my experience — 2 months ago

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Château d'Epiré

Cuvée Spéciale Savennières Chenin Blanc

drunk in 2024, lacks bit of intensity, but still a good savennieres. 2020 vintage for $32. — a month ago

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Bergerie Savennières Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 2016

Outstanding, showing primary and tertiary 50/50, lovely yellow and white fruits, salinity, some oxygen taking hold, florals, lanolin, and excellent acidity drives this into a long, complex finish. — 2 months ago

Brian, Lyle and 4 others liked this

Domaine Guiberteau

Les Motelles Saumur Cabernet Franc 2021

Gorgeous. Not as familiar with the reds but they are just as elegant and compelling as the whites. — 4 months ago