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Damien Laureau, Savennieres "Les Genets", 2019

White Wine from Loire, France
by Damien Laureau
$57.99
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Les Genêts comes from sandy-silt soils in Savennières—lighter and earlier-drinking than Damien Laureau's other cuvées, though "earlier-drinking" in Savennières still means years of potential. About 750 cases produced. Certified organic since 2012, indigenous yeast, separate vinifications by terroir to preserve soil expression. The 2019 has had time to open up; Savennières Chenin often needs it. Damien's grandfather-farmer instincts meet Loire tradition here—wines of place, not intervention.

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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"The grapes for Damien Laureau's 2019 Les Genêts are grown on sandy soils over schist, giving a tenderness and richness of fruit. Matured on lees in barrels for 12 months, there's no mistaking the nutty, smoky influence of the oak over bruised apple fruit, rounding out the palate. It finishes well, offering sinew and structure, tidying and tightening up the palate. There's no mistaking the hand of the winemaker, which is evident at this stage but its schistose foundations provide the drive and frame in which this will age." —Rebecca Gibb MW

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chenin Blanc

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

grilled white fish, sautéed shellfish, roasted chicken, fresh herb salad

Tasting Profile

Green apple, citrus, and mineral notes with herbal undertones. Dry with vibrant acidity, light to medium body, and a mineral finish.

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