Closel Clos du Papillon 2020
White
Savennières, France
8.2
WineSaint
Honeyed stone fruit and toasted almonds unfold gradually, while volcanic earth and smoke add compelling complexity. The palate delivers serious power beneath an elegant facade. Piercing acidity and subtle phenolic tension create excellent balance. A marked improvement showing impressive precision.
honeyed stone fruittoasted almondsvolcanic earthsmoke
Label
Closel
→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.