Domaine FL Savennières Le Parc

Domaine FL Savennières “Le Parc”

WHY WE LOVE IT

  • This parcel of organic Savennières is located in the former park of the Château de Chamboureau, on the historic estate of the Savennières wine appellation.
  • Le Parc is a great wine for laying down, very fine, which marvelously sublimates the minerality of the wines of Savennières.
  • The cuvée du Parc evolves on a terroir of hard rhyolite (volcanic rock) from the primary era with a surface texture composed of sandy loam. This gives the soil a very good draining power and a low vigor potential, favorable to a very qualitative production of grapes.

Varietal Composition: 100% Chenin Blanc

Elaboration: The vinification process respects nature and terroir, with wines labeled “organic agriculture” to emphasize biodiversity and natural resource preservation. Manual harvesting ensures high-quality grapes, and no malolactic fermentation in white wines preserves their rich expression and aging potential.

Tasting Notes: Light yellow, brilliant reflections. Notes of apple and quince. Aromas of ripe stone fruits and fresh citrus fruits.

PRESS

2018 – 95 Decanter

2019 – 91 Vinous | 94 James Suckling

2020 – 95 James Suckling | 91 Vinous

2022 – 94 James Suckling | 92+ Wine Advocate

2023 – 95 James Suckling

PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Domaine Fournier Longchamps is a family estate based in Rochefort sur Loire in Maine-et-Loire. It lies near the river Loire, 15 km southwest of Angers. The estate’s vineyards cross the boundaries of several highly respected appellations, including Loire and Savennières, best known for its highly rated white wine.

Philip Fournier Longchamps established Domaine FL by purchasing two estates in 2006 and 2007. The estate covers 43 hectares of vines spread throughout the Loire wine region on both sides of the river. It is a preserved landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Grapes have been grown here since the 12th century.