"I love the purity and personality of the 2019 Clos du Papillon. It has a sense of roundness and curved edges, yet maintains a sense of lightness and focus on its feet. The aromas and flavors are highly attractive: fresh apple fruit, florals and delicate almond feel. Based on previous vintages, this will gain more complexity, weight and savory layers with a decade under its belt. Yes, you could drink it now, but it'll be a lot more interesting if you wait." -Rebecca Gibb MW
Robert Parker
RP92
"The 2019 Savennieres Clos du Papillon exhales a shy and closed bouquet with aromas of lemon, spring flowers and ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied, rich and satiny, it has a delicate core of fruit with a phenolic, slightly bitter aftertaste. It can be drinking anytime over the next decade. Bottled with a screw-cap closure." -Yohan Castaing
Wine Spectator
WS91
"A beguiling wine, equally fresh and rich, this starts off firm and focused, then opens up to reveal green fig, pear and spiced quince flavors. Boasts green herb, flint and smoky, salted almond highlights on the warm, lengthy finish."
Wine Enthusiast
WE95
"The vineyard shaped like a butterfly (papillon) is one of the top vineyards in Savennières. Steeply sloped, it produces an intense wine with high acidity and steely white fruits when young. This wine will soften beautifully, giving richness, always a nutty character over the bone dry aftertaste. Drink from 2026."
