SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE 1er CRU
Les Peuillets
We have four different Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru appellations: Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Lavières and Les Rouvrettes (white). They all differ according to a number of criteria, such as exposure, soil type…
Name: Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "Les Peuillets
Vine age: 60 years old
Density: 10,000 plants / hectare
Soil: Clay-limestone
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Vinification: 100% de-stemming; pre-fermentation maceration (4 to 5 days); pumping over and punching of the cap; vatting time 8 to 10 days; aged in oak barrels for 10 to 11 months with 20 to 30% new barrels.
Characteristic:
Visual: Slightly dark ruby colour
Olfactory: Fruity nose of red berries
Taste: Supple, velvety, with freshness and pleasant red fruit aromas.
Food and wine pairing: The Savigny 1er Cru goes very well with a piece of beef, or even pan-fried foie gras. On roast, lacquered or caramelized poultry. When it comes to cheeses, they prefer mild flavors like Chaource, Brie, Tomme, Epoisses and Cantal.