Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru les Lavieres

Annual production 1500 bottles
Grape Variety Pinot Noir
Soil Gravel on limestone
Average Vine Age 45
Situation An extension of the hillside of Corton and Ile des Vergelesses slope, marking the first terroir of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

The grapes are hand-picked and 100% destemmed after sorting. Pre-fermentation maceration (12°C) for 5 days. Fermentation in temperature controlled vat with pumping over and punching of the cap twice a day at the beginning. Warm post-fermentation maceration before the wine is put in barrels.

Ageing 18 months in oak barrels, 30% new oak. Complete malolactic fermentation. Bottling without filtration, very little use of SO2.

Color A deep, luminous ruby red
Aromas The nose is an explosion of ripe fruit and sophistication: black cherry followed by more complex layers of liquorice, and a hint of dark violets that keeps the power feeling fresh.
Taste Voluptuous and fleshy, coating the palate with velvety fruit. The tannins are ripe and polished with a long finish of spices and a savory mineral grip.
Food Matching Roast duck - Wild game - Beef rib - Characterful Burgundy cheeses like Cîteaux