Savigny Les Beaune Louis Latour

Region : Burgundy, Côte de Beaune

Appellation : Savigny-les-Beaune AC 

Village : Savigny-les-Beaune

Grape Variety : 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Data :

Average Vine Age : 30 years

Soil Composition :  Limestone / Clay

Average Yield : 45hl/ha

Harvest : Hand harvested

Winemaking :

Fermentation Vessel : Large open oak vats

Maturation : 10-12 months

Barrel Type : French oak, Louis Latour cooperage

Description : 

Lying just up the hillside from the escarpment of Beaune, the vine-growing areas of Savigny-lès-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.

Cellaring Potential : To keep for 4-5 years

Suggested Food Match : Burgundy style beef, breast of duck, woodcock, cheese

Serving temperature : Between 12 & 14°C