Baumard Savennieres Clos de Saint Yves Chenin Blanc

Quince × Yellow Apple × Beeswax

 
Clos St Yves is the first or “entry level” Savennieres for the domaine however the vineyard is one of the most superbly sited in the appellation containing some of the prized rhyolite soils amongst its schist and volcanic seams not far from Roche aux Moines. Whole bunch pressing of successive passes through the vineyard and 9 months of aging on fine lees yields this fine mineral expression of Savennieres that has tremendous aging capacity or 20 or more years. Pristine pure chenin that shows a great expression of these remarkable Savennieres soils.

Chenin Blanc from Savennieres, Loire valleyVintage: 2019Volume: 750ml