Savigny-Lès-Beaune
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
Savigny-Les-Beaune is an old, typically Burgundian winegrowing village, just north of Beaune. Today, the appellation is divided between the cultivation of Pinot Noir (85%) and Chardonnay (15%) grapes. The topography, which can vary markedly on either side of the small Rhoin river, contributes to the typicity as well as the diversity of this cru.
Tasting
Fine nose with scents of red and black fruit (raspberry, blackberry...) enhanced by notes of mild spices. The palate opens with lovely volume for this very well-balanced, soft, round wine. Its delicate structure continues and finishes on a subtle note of fruit.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with roasted or braised red and white meats, or with medium cheeses.
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: Gravelly calcareous clay soil
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time
: 18 to 21 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 90/100
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