Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru "Les Peuillets"

Savigny-Les-Beaune is an old, typically Burgundian winegrowing village, just north of Beaune. Today, the appellation is divided between the cultivation of Chardonnay (15%) and Pinot Noir (85% grapes) and boasts 22 Premier Crus including the renowned "Les Peuillets" climat.
The plot borders on the Beaune appellation and faces east. The vines are planted at an average altitude of 250 metres on a gentle slope.

Tasting

The nose features delectable scents of red and black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry...) and spices. On the palate, this wine is fleshy and boasts a delicate tannic structure. The finish, which reveals more animal notes and well-integrated oak, is long lasting.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or stewed red and white meats, or with medium cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: pork tenderloin with mustard cream sauce

Serving and keeping

Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
Aging potential: 3 to 5 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Soil: Predominantly sandy calcareous clay soil

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 21 to 28 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%