nectarine and saline mineral aromas with notes of bay leaf and lavender
and that's probably a reflection of the team pulling back on their extraction regime since 2020
mineral-driven wines and Delarche’s version is a perfect example of this chiseled style
yet restrained with minerals galore
with tiny production and cult-level demand
Dom. des Forges 2024 Savennières, Clos du Papillon, Loire Valley, France March nectarine and saline mineral aromasClos du Papillon is one of the great Savennieres vineyards, filled with volcanic rocks and deep schistous soils, and is known for its rich & complex wines. Chenin Blanc geeks have been looking forward to the releases of the 2024 Loire Valley Chenins since the initial reports of a return to a cooler, more classic growing season. If the 2024 Clos du Papillon is a harbinger of whats to come from the 24s, then look out! Aromas of baked pears, marcona