Savigny Les Beaune

Wine information: Lying just up the hillside from the escarpment 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 wines of Savigny are very like those of Beaune, with a remarkable blackcurrant and strawberry bouquet. This wine undergoes Traditional open vat fermentation followed by 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels. Bright red in color, Savigny-les-Beaune rouge 2006 unveils a lovely freshness with notes of cherries and a hint of pepper. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced with noticeable tannins. Notes of vanilla are complemented by cherry stone nuances. Superb wine to cellar a few years. "Finely perfumed red fruit. A touch of oaky spice and enough fruit to balance the dryish tannins. Rounded and complete. Fine, lingering finish. Drink 2009-12." 16.5 points, Jancis Robinson.

 
     

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