Domaine du Closel - Chateau des Vaults Savennieres Chateau des Vaults Clos du Papillon, Loire, France 2020 Le Dauphin d'Olivier floral-driven finish is given shape

floral-driven finish is given shape by fine-grained tannins that are quickly absorbed by the intense

Give it time but hard to wait

This great dry riesling still shows some funk (from wild ferment)

dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint

Domaine du Closel - Chateau des Vaults Savennieres Chateau des Vaults Clos du Papillon, Loire, France 2020 Le Dauphin d'Olivier floral-driven finish is given shapeThe 2020 Clos du Papillon is shy aromatically, offering up restrained characters of white stone fruit, almond meal and an intriguing whiff of smokiness. It is a textured Savennieres, initially caressing the mouth with it's silken texture before showcasing its true colors: this is a powerful style with drive. Its tension, austere acidity and phenolic grain reflect its poor volcanic soils. Compared with the 2019, it is more balanced (lower alcohol),