2011 Savigny Les Beaune
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100% Pinot Noir from high altitude slopes of limestone and clay over a marly subsoil. The grapes come both from the domaine and from long term grower contracts, working in collaboration with Bouchard Père et Fils. Fermentation lasted 8 – 15 days, followed by maturation in French oak barrels for 8 – 14 months and further bottle age in the cellars of the Bastion of the ancient Château du Beaune. Winemaker Philippe Prost. TA 5.69 g/l, pH 3.39, RS 1.2 g/l. DWWA 2012 Bronze Medal. Light crimson. Quite earthy/mulchy on the nose and more austere than the Besson Givry from the same retailer for £1 less. (JR)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Jancis Robinson MW
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A pungently earthy nose of red currant, plum and a hint of the sauvage introduces seductively textured and lush flavors that possess just enough structure on the mildly rustic finish to suggest that this should benefit from 2 to 3 years of cellar time first. Tasted: Apr 15, 2013. Drink: 2015+
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.