Domaine du Closel - Chateau des Vaults Savennieres Chateau des Vaults Clos du Papillon, Loire, France 2020 Le Dauphin d'Olivier dried herbs and pencil lead

dried herbs and pencil lead on the nose

the proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon is very high at 87%

dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint

this blend of Tannat

This great dry riesling still shows some funk (from wild ferment)

Domaine du Closel - Chateau des Vaults Savennieres Chateau des Vaults Clos du Papillon, Loire, France 2020 Le Dauphin d'Olivier dried herbs and pencil leadThe 2020 Clos du Papillon is shy aromatically, offering up restrained characters of white stone fruit, almond meal and an intriguing whiff of smokiness. It is a textured Savennieres, initially caressing the mouth with it's silken texture before showcasing its true colors: this is a powerful style with drive. Its tension, austere acidity and phenolic grain reflect its poor volcanic soils. Compared with the 2019, it is more balanced (lower alcohol),