Savigny-Lès-Beaune
1er Cru Aux Clous Bio 2023
Often presented as the little brothers of the Cortons, the Aloxe-Cortons enjoy a stronger reputation than the
neighboring village appellations…
Origin
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. These vineyards are of ancient lineage. For much of their history, they belonged to the domaine of the Dukes of Bourgogne, to neighbouring religious houses, or to the Knights of Malta. An imposing 14th century castle testifies to the appellation's aristocratic qualifications.
This fairly large plot is located not far from the river named Rhoin.
In the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, 'Aux Clous' meant Clos, which could designate gardens sometimes enclosed by walls. Gardens that have turned into plots of vines.
The grapes selected from this cuvée are certified Veritas.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: light with limestone gravel.
Orientation: South
Surface area under vine: 0.2375 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 38 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 74 years old.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 14 months with no racking using a proportion of 50% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on December 19, 2024, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 1,196.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 6 to 9 years.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby-red in color, this wine reveals a complex bouquet of black fruits, leather and spices, enhanced by subtle hints of pepper. On the palate, it is well-balanced, carried by an elegant tannic structure and underlined by a refined woodiness.
