Thibaud Boudignon Savennieres Clos da la Hutte 2021

Situated in the commune of La Possonnière, the Clos de la Hutte is an ancient religious site of 7 hectares, of which 2.6 are planted with vines. At the heart of this ancient monastery are vines produced from a massal selection of Chenin Blanc coming from the best domaines of the Loire. Five different selections of Chenin were planted together so as to best express the intensity and singularity of this special place.

There is also a small part of this vineyard planted on its own roots, i.e. ungrafted vines, which gives rise to the micro cuvée Franc de Pied, first produced from the 2020 vintage.

Clos de la Hutte is vinified 50 % in oval demi muid, 25 % in 320 litre cigars, and 25 % in 500 litre puncheons. The ageing lasts one year in wood and a minimum of 3 months in stainless steel. Clos de la Hutte is a great terroir with the solid schist mother rock close to the surface.

'Matured with 30% new oak, the 2021 Savennières Clos de la Hutte was made with grapes grown in clay topsoil with schists. It exhales a perfumed, precise bouquet with aromas of pineapple, lemon oil, spring flowers and spices. The full-bodied, seamless and layered, crystalline and pure, concentrated and mineral palate has a delicate core of fruit and a tense, saline finish. This pristine wine represents the essence of this great terroir. Drink 2023-2053.’ 97 points, Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate, January 2024.

‘The 2021 Savennières Clos de la Hutte is never the most aromatic, but after a year in bottle, it is starting to reveal a little more of its true self—but only just. It remains a tight cloud of wine that blossoms in the mouth, seamless and round. It possesses excellent texture, substance and richness yet manages it in a not-heavy manner. Nectarine and tangerine fruit flavors linger on the textured finish, which holds the mouth with an assured clasp. This is still not yet ready to drink, but its quality is there to see. It just needs more time to come out from its hiding place; just be a little more patient, if you can.’ 95 points, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, May 2024.