Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru „Les Lavières“ rouge 2018

Wine Description for Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru „Les Lavières“ rouge 2018 by Chandon de Briailles

Colour & Appearance

Medium cherry red with vibrant brilliance – a classic Burgundy dress that promises elegance and maturity.

Nose

Enchantingly complex: peonies and violets open the bouquet, followed by red and dark berries, sweet cherries and a hint of blood orange. Subtle notes of fresh yeast dough and forest floor lend the wine an earthy depth, typical of this vineyard site.

Palate

Juicy, silky, seductive – the 2018 shows more fullness than its predecessor without sacrificing finesse. Wild berries, particularly blueberries of Scandinavian freshness, dominate. The tannin is ripe and refined, the whole-bunch fermentation brings cool, green nuances into play. The acidity: gripping, clear, precise – exactly as one expects from a great Savigny.

Finish

Long, slightly saline and with a hint of pepper. The minerality of the terroir comes fully into its own here, leaving a lasting impression of energy and density.

Terroir & Origin

The Premier Cru vineyard site Les Lavières owes its name to the flat limestone fragments (Laves) that once served as roof tiles. Chandon de Briailles cultivates 2.61 hectares in the heart of this 17.66-hectare vineyard. The 50-year-old vines stand south-south-easterly on a fascinating soil of sandstone, sand, marl and iron-rich oolite – a terroir that unites power and elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir, spontaneously fermented with a high proportion of whole bunches in wooden vats, followed by 14 months ageing in barriques and tonneaux with minimal new oak. Bottled directly from the barrel, barely sulphited – purist and authentic.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Venison liver strips with caramelised apple, ravioli with pheasant filling in Choron sauce or oven-braised potatoes with porcini mushrooms and Gruyère – this wine loves earthy, spicy aromas and game.

Special Features

A masculine, earthy Savigny with impressive minerality and energy. The moderate alcohol of 12.5% vol. underscores the elegance – a wine that captures Burgundy’s soul.