Overview
One of France's most individual white appellations. Savennières produces bone-dry Chenin Blanc of extraordinary mineral austerity from ancient schist and volcanic soils. Coulée de Serrant is often cited as France's greatest dry white.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium lemon
- Nose
- Quince, Green pear, Lime, Flint and Beeswax.
- Palate
- Austere, mineral, meditative Chenin Blanc — requires patience. Generally medium-bodied, electric acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Chenin Blanc
Aromas And Notes
QuinceGreen pearLimeApple blossomFlintBeeswaxLanolinChalkPetrolHoneyAlmond
Terroir
Oceanic — warm south-facing schist slopes on the Loire.
SchistSpilite (volcanic)Sandstone
Food Pairings
Pike with beurre blancScallopsLobsterAged goat's cheese
Notable Producers
- Domaine des Baumard, founded 1955 - Clos du Papillon
- Nicolas Joly, founded 1977 - Coulée de Serrant