Savigny Les Beaune

France, Burgundy, Savigny-lès-Beaune
Bottle
Ratings
IWC 95 points for similar Savigny-lès-Beaune wines
Awards
Savigny-lès-Beaune Trophy (similar wines)
Identity
Producer La Maison Romane
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Ruby red color
Aroma Aromas of red and green fruits, cranberry, blackberry, dark fruit, floral notes, herbs, sweet spices, chalk, maraschino cherry, tea leaf, kalamata olive, chalky limestone
Palate Silky-soft tannins, tingling energy, savoury creaminess, powerful yet lean, rich yet reserved, structured profile with juicy acidity, supple and feminine, velvety texture, delicate finesse
Finish Lingering finish with hints of kalamata olive, chalky limestone, juicy acidity, persistent and succulent with earthy touches, red currants and cherries
Food Pairing Pairs well with beef, pork, chicken, and charcuterie
Aging Potential 8 to 15 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 20% new oak
Fermentation 2 to 3 weeks fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punching of the cap and pumping-over, indigenous yeasts
Terroir
Altitude (m) 250 to 400 meters
Soil Diverse soils including alluvial deposits, gravelly soils, oolitic ironstone, red-brown limestone, clay, pebbly compositions, limestone with traces of sand
Harvest Type Manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates, careful sorting if necessary
Interesting facts
Savigny-lès-Beaune vineyards have a storied past with noble heritage, diverse soils, and elevation from 250 to 400 meters
Logistics
Cork Likely natural cork (typical for Burgundy reds)