Savennières

Savennières are not wines for those in a hurry. The slightly underrated Chenin Blanc variety gets majestic in these dry white wines, but that may seem over the top when you try them in the first few years. Savennières can be a bit sour in his youth. Just wait for it - it's worth it. These wines are unparalleled in maturity, a process that can take 20 years. Extremely low vineyard yields result in minimal availability on the market, turning the search for Savennières into a treasure hunt. As Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil eloquently describes them: “Savennières tastes like nothing else. It's a whirlwind of quince, chamomile, honey and cream, all pierced by a lightning bolt of citrus.”

Savennieres is just a mini corner of the Middle Loire, south of the city of Angers. However, it includes two of the Loire Valley's rare Grand Cru vineyards: Savennières Coulée-de-Serrant and Savennières-Roche-aux-Moines.