Chateau d'Epire Savennieres 750 ML

Back in 1979, Kermit called Savennières “the best climat for dry Chenin Blanc in France,” and decades later there’s a strong argument that this is still true. Château d’Épiré’s Savennières showcases Chenin Blanc’s character with clarity. Aromas of honeycomb and lemon verbena lead to a palate with intense focus and powerful minerality. Experiment with varied food pairings with this Chenin. For example, I’ve found it pairs wonderfully with stuffed grape leaves and kabobs. Blend: Chenin Blanc Appellation: Savennières Country: France Region: Loire Vineyard: 30-55 years, 8.5 ha Soil: Schist Aging: Juice rests for 24 hours before being racked into stainless steel cuves or barrel for fermentation to begin Wine & Spirits 90 points - Layered and schisty, this wine’s dark, earthy tone points to the complex beauty it may achieve with age. The fruit is a little mature, in a bruised-apple way, but it also has crunchy-green-pear freshness. Give it a year or two for those elements to meld..April/2019 One of the oldest and most celebrated domaines in Savennieres, Chateau d’Épire is rich in history, not only for its fabulous architectural rendition of the Petit Trianon of Versailles, but most especially for its exquisite wines. Savennieres is situated just southwest of Angers, on the north bank of the Loire River. Vines have been cultivated there since the time of the Romans. The Plantagenet dynasty allowed for the first exports of the wine to be sent to Great Britian in the 11th century. The domaine itself has been in the Bizard family continuously since the 17th century. The most recent owners and caretakers of the land are Monsieur and Madame Luc Bizard. They own eleven hectares, nine of which are entirely dedicated to the cultivation of Pineau de la Loire, known today as Chenin Blanc. The chateau is exquisite, but the piece de resistance is their winery, formerly a Romanesque chapel, which is from the 12th century. Truly a blessed wine!