Savigny Les Beaune (Red)

Origine

The vines are planted in a light well-drained clay-limestone soil with long banks of gravel and a southern exposure. The plot is located at the foot of the hillside sloping down to the River Rhoin.

Vinification

Grapes are hand-picked and then conveyed to the winery in crates. Part of the harvest is stripped and poured into a vat, where it ferments for an 8- to 10-day period. The technique employed enables producing elegant and delicate wines. After pressing, fermentation is completed in vats before transport to the cellars for barrelling, where vinification will last 12-18 months. Two or three racking steps will be carried out in order to separate out the deposits forming at the barrel bottom during the various vinification phases. Prior to bottling, a last racking allows assembling the wine in preparation of the clarification step. Just one slight filtration is performed before bottling.

Notes de dégustation

This wine is fragrant and velvety with a powerful bouquet. It is very elegant and typical of the Savigny les Beaune appellation. As it says on the pediment of a famous Savigny les Beaune winery, "Les vins de Savigny Les Beaune sont généreux, théologiques, et morbifuges" (the wines of Savigny les Beaune are nourishing, theological and keep death at bay).

Mets d'accompagnements

Perfect accompaniment for all types of poultry, white meat dishes and gourmet cuisine.