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Savennières Clos Du Papillon - 2001 - Domaine Jean Baumard
Ref: A058001
Anjou, Loire Valley

Domaine des Baumard is tucked away in the village of Rochefort sur Loire, which lies at the northern end of the Côteaux du Layon appellation, just a little way north of Quarts de Chaume. It's not too difficult to find, situated on the rue Saint Croix, just to the left of the huge church which dominates this small village. Through a large gateway, and along the immaculately gravelled drive, you find the old Logis de la Giraudière, acquired by the family in 1959. Here you will find the extensive cellars (see below) and a fine tasting room, which features a superb 18th Century wall painting, partly preserved, demonstrating the blue hues typical in old works from this era (other, richer, colours fade with time).

The domaine was established in 1634, and at that time Florent Baumard's ancestors were busy cultivating the vine. This was interrupted, however, by the arrival of Phylloxera, and when France began to recover from that disaster the family turned their attention to nursery work - raising vines for sale - rather than viticulture. It was Jean Baumard, a graduate of both Dijon and Bordeaux Universities, who took control in 1955, that steered the family business back towards viticulture. He was responsible for the purchase of plots in Quarts de Chaume in 1957 and Savennières in 1968; these are stalwarts of the Baumard portfolio. Jean Baumard pulled the domaine from obscurity to the forefront of Loire winemaking and it is no wonder that he received much respect during his life, and that he was held in such high regard by many. His impact was enormous. But time marches on, and in the early 1990's his son, Florent Baumard, took control. There has been no blip in quality; this domaine continues, under Florent Baumard's control, to turn out fabulous wines.

Florent Baumard is a delight to meet. Not only because he is happy to give his time to you, and talk you through his wines, but also because he speaks with such a delightfully crisp precision which makes it easy for any student of French to follow his thread.

The Savennières is made from hand-picked Chenin Blanc grapes (all the Savennières and Côteaux du Layon vineyards are harvested by hand) which receive a gentle pressing and temperature controlled fermentation. The result is rich rather than sweet, and is one of the finest wines of the appellation.

Clos du Papillon is sourced from a butterfly-shaped vineyard - hence the name - just above the village of Savennières.

Price: £14.71
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

France - Loire Valley (Anjou & Saumur)	2001	Light Medium Bodied
Chenin Blanc	White	Chicken/Roasted Seabass/Aperitif
Domaine Jean Baumard	Dry	Drink Now

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