Savigny-Lès-Beaune 2022
Balance and maturity are the two words that come to mind when Savigny’s vineyards are mentioned.
They are located three kilometres north of Beaune.
Origin
This appellation boasts 180 ha of “Village” appellation. Savigny’s vineyards form a V-shape and are located at the meeting place of a valley and the plain, offering some of the most picturesque scenery in the Côte d’Or. The style of the wines produced here varies due to differences in terroir though they all share the Savigny trademark: finesse, elegance, charm and heady aromas.
Our cuvée comes from the climat "Les Bas Liards", with a gentle slope, which is at the entrance of the village on the edge of the Rhoin river.
"Liard "comes from the Gallic " Liga " which means vase or silt. Ancient swamps. Rhoin river was much more abundant in the past.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: fairly deep loamy soil.
Orientation: South
Surface area under vine: 0.7113 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 55 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 44 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 3 September 2022.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were completely destemmed but not crushed (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Total maceration of 24 days including 3 days cold (12 C). Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 3 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 15 months with no racking using a proportion of 30% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a very delicate touch of oak to the wine.
Bottling
Bottling: The wine was not fined but was very gently filtered before being bottled using gravity in january 2024.
Number of bottles: 5,213.
Vintage
Abundance and excellence!
Despite the drought, we saw consistent volumes combined with quality. Almost no sorting was required as the grapes were superb. The winemaking process went smoothly. Perfect conditions offering the potential for some very fine wines.
Ageing potential: from 7 to 10 years.
Tasting notes
With its brilliant ruby color, this wine reveals aromas of redcurrants and raspberries, enhanced by spicy and smoky notes. The palate is fresh and fruity, with a lovely minerality.
