Domaine des Baumard Savennieres 2018
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An intense dry wine, with structure and complexity. The white fruits and minerality come through this structured body, yet have an appealing roundness that becomes more apparent with air and time.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Domaine des Baumard Savennières is on target as one of the top wines from this appellation. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits focused aromas and flavors of dried plant leaves, savory spices, dried earth, and herbs. Try it with steamed clams in a ginger garlic sauce. (Tasted: October 11, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Wine & Spirits
Most of the grapes for this chenin come from the 15-acre Clos Saint-Yves vineyard, between the Clos du Papillon and La Roche Aux Moines. Fresh and savory, this wine has a saline finish with lemon thyme scents that—next to some crab legs— would brighten up an overcast day
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James Suckling
Intriguing aromas of orange peel, nutmeg, gunpowder and lemon pith. Medium-bodied with silky texture and a crisp, long finish. Fresh, elegant and supple. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
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Wine Spectator
This balanced white is clean and pure, with a refreshing profile, but also shows depth, with flavors of apple and peach, as well as hints of lanolin that linger on the minerally finish, bringing you back for another sip.
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