This was a sample from the Colchester Wine Company.
Domaine du Closel – Château des Vaults
49170 Savennières
Tel: 02.41.72.81.00
Email: closel@savennieres-closel.com
Site: www.savennieres-closel.com
Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.
1997: Le Prix du Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Award for investigations into Champagne for the Millennium investment scams
2001: Le Prix Champagne Lanson Ivory Award for investdrinks.org
2011: Vindic d'Or MMXI – 'Meilleur blog anti-1855'
2012: Born Digital Wine Awards: No Pay No Jay – best investigative wine story
2012: International Wine Challenge – Personality of the Year Award
4 comments:
Just been given a bottle of this, need to drink it soon - I'm on a bit of a Loire mission as I reckon it's the big hole in my blind tasting knowledge for the diploma - probably won't need it but it'll be fun trying!
Tim. Will be interested to know what you think. Shouldn't be drunk too cold.
I'll have to revisit this now as I've a few bottles left and the previous bottles didn't impress. I'll keep your temperature rec in mind. Any suggestions on a food match?
TWG I suspect that this is a wine that will divide opinion because of its waxy character. I enjoyed it, although I have have a preference for wines from producers like Damien Laureau and Eric Morgat.
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