Closel Savennières Clos du Papillon 1996

White
Savennières, France
6.7
WineSaint

Rich and weighty, with honeyed stone fruit and mineral smoke building on the palate. There's impressive density here, though the finish lacks focus. More about sheer power than finesse. The 14% alcohol shows but doesn't dominate.

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Label

Closel

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Domaine du Closel is one of Savennières' most established estates, producing single-vineyard Chenin Blancs from schist and volcanic soils that reward patience and reward those who seek age-worthy dry whites from the Loire.