Savigny-les-Beaune
Lying just beneath the hill of Beaune, the vine-growing areas of Savigny-les-Beaune fall into two areas. The first is in the south adjacent to Beaune and the other is in the north bordering on the appellation of Aloxe-Corton. The red wines of Savigny are very like those of Beaune.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation
Traditional in open vats
Ageing
10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 10% new
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
Tasting Note
Deep ruby red, with garnet hues, the Savigny-lès-Beaune has an intense nose reminiscent of wild strawberry, cherry, coffee and spices aromas. The mouth is powerful with a certain freshness with notes of licorice and cassis. Superb tannic finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled meat - mature cheeses
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