2018 Domaine des Baumard Savennieres [W&S91][JS91][WS90] Touraine "The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes 1er

"The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes 1er Cru has a slightly reductive bouquet but there is fine concentration coiled up here

96+ Points

and intense aromas of flowers

red plums and light licorice

void of any flaws

2018 Domaine des Baumard Savennieres [W&S91][JS91][WS90] Touraine "The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes 1erProducer: Domaine des Baumard Region: Savennieres, Anjou, Loire Valley, France Varietal: Chenin Blanc Year: 2018 Wine & Spirits, 91 Points "Most of the grapes for this chenin come from the 15 acre Clos Saint Yves vineyard, between the Clos du Papillon and La Roche Aux Moines. Fresh and savory, this wine has a saline finish with lemon thyme scents thatnext to some crab legs would brighten up an overcast day." James Suckling, 91 Points "Intriguing