Domaine du Closel 'Les Caillardieres' Savennieres 2019

Domaine du Closel 'Les Caillardieres' Savennieres 2019Direct Press Selection December 2022 Press 2 Savennires is one of the great appellations for dry Chenin Blanc, especially for age worthy versions. Words like 'majesty,' and 'monumental' are often used when describing the area, with some calling it 'the most cerebral wine in the world.' In that context, it's refreshing to hear Evelyne de Pontbriand of Domaine de Closel dial back the seriousness a bit. "Wine should taste good," she says, "but it's

Crete is the ancestral homeland of the Minoans

complexity and balance found in opulent white Burgundy’s and vin jaune or oxidative Jura white wines

Organically-farmed Glera grapes and organic yeasts used for secondary fermentation via Charmat method

This wine has an annual production of only 2000 bottles

and grassy freshness

Chevarin left a career in the music industry to follow his passion for farming and winemaking and has so far successfully made all of his wine without the addition of sulfur

It's not a secret that we are big fans of Craig Haarmeyer's wines

It's chewy and feral

which is an irresistable combination

even notes of leather that are extremely satisfying

I often thought of Albariño as simply the Spanish alternative to Sauvignon Blanc

The driest of the group