2010 Savennieres, Clos du Papillon, Domaine des Forges

A vibrant off-dry chenin blanc from Savennieres on Loire's northern banks. Clear cut, floral, waxy aromas, superb fruit intensity with a flinty finish: a star in our recent Loire tasting.
Spring time treats, Rose Murray Brown, The Scotsman, 24 March 2012

It may say 'demi-sec ' on the label but the emphasis I feel should be on the 'sec'. Clear cut like glass, there's a white flower ('fleur de lys'?), still steaming baked apple a-peel to the nose, along with a wax and flint purity - in fact there's just too much going on! Its cool stony face is tinged with a tell-tale orange botrytic colour, while the palate is all about elegance. I love its racy purity, clarity and creamy volume, that's just so light to the touch. The alcohol may state 14.5% but there's no evidence of it to be seen. In many ways it reminds me of a fine Condrieu. It would make a great aperitif!
David Berry Green, BBR Buyer, October 2011