Baumard Clos St Yves 2019 375ml

Clos St Yves is the first or “entry level” Savennieres for the domaine however the vineyard is one of the most superbly sited in the appellation containing some of the prized rhyolite soils amongst its schist and volcanic seams not far from Roche aux Moines. Whole bunch pressing of successive passes through the vineyard and 9 months of aging on fine lees yields this fine mineral expression of Savennieres that has tremendous aging capacity or 20 or more years. Pristine pure chenin that shows a great expression of these remarkable Savennieres soils.

The 2019 Clos de Saint Yves evokes aromas of iodine, ripe orchard fruits, spring flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced and elegant, the wine on the palate is fleshy and rich with a long, penetrating, saline finish. This powerful, intense Savennières will reward a bit of bottle age. Bottled with a screw-cap closure. 93 points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advoctate, January 2024.

”The vines of this clos – a Baumard monopole – sit behind Château de Varennes, on a hill of purple and brown schist between the Clos du Papillon and the Roche-aux-Moines. The fruit was pressed and the juice vinified in stainless steel. It has a nose of white almond and white flowers, with a very taut apple base. The palate follows in the same vein, with gently expressed orchard fruits, set in a controlled and modestly textured substance, with a firmly defined frame and fresh acidity. It has a good grip, the structure and poise suggesting to me this will age well, probably for a decade or two. The alcohol on the label is 13%. Under screwcap.” 90 points, thewinedoctor.com, February 2023.