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Savennières Les Genêts

Damien Laureau

Savennières Les Genêts Bottle
Appellation
Savennières
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Age of Vines
25-50
Farming
Certified organic
Soil
Schist, phtanite, sand, silt
Altitude
70-80 meters
Fermentation
Hand harvested, natural yeast fermentation in tank
Aging
12 months in 400L French oak barrels, 5-10% new, then 4-6 months in tank before bottling unfined & unfiltered, vegan

Press Review

More savory than fruit-driven, this shows serious depth and distinction

- Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator

Overview

From vineyards clustered around the Moulin de Beaupréau at the far northern edge of the appellation, Damien sources the fruit for his Savennière Les Genêts. This is a light sandy terroir of schist and phtanite, making for a more approachable style of Savennière. It is aged in 400L French oak barrels for 12 months, then 4-6 months in tank before bottling.

Ratings & Reviews

93

2020 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: WA

92

2020 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: VM

93

2019 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: VM

91

2019 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: WS

94

2018 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: VM

94

2016 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: DE

95

2015 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: DE

92

2014 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: WA

91

2012 Savennières Les Genêts

Source: WA

Loire, France
  • Location
    Loire, France
  • Appellation
    Savennières
  • Proprietor
    Damien Laureau
  • Winemaker
    Damien Laureau
  • Size / Elevation
    8.5 hectares / 30-50 meters

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