Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Les Peuillets
- Surface area0.34 hectare
- VarietyPinot Noir
- Year of planting 1986
- Expositionsouth-east
- Altitude200 metres
- Terroirslimestone soil with sandy nuances
- Harvest manual
- VinificationsPre-fermentation cold maceration. About twenty days of vatting, with light punching down and pumping over. Wild yeast.
- Maturation 12 months in barrels, then 3 to 4 months in tanks. About 15–20% new barrels, depending on the year
Tasting
- ROBEpurple and deep
- Nosefruity and gourmet, with aromas of red and black fruits, Morello cherries, and slightly spicy notes
- PALATEFreshness on the attack, then powerful, silky tannins are revealed; good substance and a generous finish. Its roundness and balance allow it to retain all its fruit and character, even after cellaring for a few years
Service
- LAYING DOWN4–10 years
- SERVING TEMPERATURE14–16°C
- FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGScan be enjoyed with fine dishes such as red meat in a sauce, game, poultry in a creamy sauce, pan-fried mushrooms, or mild cheeses such as Chaource, Brie de Meaux or Reblochon
