TN: 2009 Saumur “Clos d`Entre les Murs” Chateau de Parnay.
Cellared one year after staff at Devines suggested I would enjoy, knowing my affection for Chenin Blanc!!
Walled vineyard with the vines growing through various holes in the 11 walls.
$26, 15% alc (!), poor quality natural cork. was drunk over 3 nights and held up really well. Color is a medium yellow, restrained nose at first, no oak influence noted. Mineral limestone tones, white stonefruit, “not creamy” from across the table. Some floral as it airs/warms.
Initial entry thought is quite dry, crisp, very good acidity, nice backbone here and grip. Thought I served too cold but acidity and citrus tones dominate.Red BC apples…“no exotic flavors here”.
Might be of interest to cellar one more to see what develops? Various foods over the 3 nights.