Château de Varennes - Savennières 2010
Loire
White
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15/20
Gault & Millau
"Aromatic, mineral nose with notes of chalk, lemon and honey. On the palate, the wine is tonic and punchy. The minerality is very present and imposes a certain severity. Lovers of dry Chenin will appreciate... Others will have to be patient". (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - Gault Millau)
Features
Estate
Château de Varennes
Vintage
2010
Designation
Savennières
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Chenin
Terroirs
schist terroir
Viticulture
limited yields, average age of vines: 20 years
Harvest
from 2 successive sortings
Winemaking
gentle pressing, followed by 1 to 2 months' fermentation in oak barrels
Breeding
10 to 12 months on fine lees in oak barrels
Alcohol content
12.16%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful, glossy robe with green highlights
Nose
mineral, fresh and elegant
Mouth
smooth, simple, well-balanced attack
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with filet mignon à la crème, pike quenelles, warm oysters, smoked salmon, grilled lobster...
Château de Varennes
Savennières
Expert opinion
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Aromatic, mineral nose with notes of chalk, lemon and honey. On the palate, the wine is tonic and punchy. The minerality is very present and imposes a certain severity. Lovers of dry Chenin will appreciate... Others will need to be patient.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
on 14 reviews
Note and review by M. ALAIN L. Published on 09/12/2015
It's floral and harmonious, with a slightly smoky finish. A little disappointed, however, by this Savennières in which I don't find the straightforwardness of the Chenin. I'm probably also influenced by my Montlouis habit.
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 10/01/2024
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Note and review by M. FRIEDRICH W. Published on 16/07/2019
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Note and review by M. NICOLAS G. Published on 19/04/2019
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Note and review by Mme MARIE B. Published on 06/12/2018
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE C. Published on 09/10/2018
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Note and review by M. ALAIN L. Published on 03/06/2018
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Note and review by M. ERIC C. Published on 22/04/2018
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Note and review by M. CARAVATI E. Published on 12/10/2016
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Note and review by M. ROMAIN S. Published on 09/10/2016
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