Branchereau Domaine des Forges Le Clos du Papillon Savennières
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Le Clos du Papillon is a Chenin Blanc from Savennières in the Loire Valley. The clos sits on a hillside 400 meters from Moulin du Gué and is shared by only three producers. Its soils are volcanic rock and deep schist. Grapes are picked by hand in successive passes, and some carry a little botrytis. The wine goes through partial malolactic fermentation and ages about 11 months on the lees in 400 liter barrels with some bâtonnage. For the 2021, Jason Wilson of The New Wine Review noted honeysuckle, yellow apple, white peach, fresh herb and crisp minerality. Decanting helps. Drink within 4 years, or wait 8 to 10.
Domaine des Forges began in 1890, when Pierre Robineau bought 2 hectares including the parcel Le Clos des Forges. Five generations later, Stéphane and Séverine Branchereau run it. Since 2019 the estate has held the highest HVE level, and they use pheromone-based mating disruption in the vines.
- Brand: Domaine des Forges
- Wine Type: White Wine
- Varietal: Chenin Blanc
- Region: Loire Valley, France
- Appellation: Savennières
- Vintage: 2021
- Bottle Volume: 25.4 fl oz
- Package Quantity: 12 Bottles
- Product Weight: 48 lb