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Savigny 1er Cru "Les Lavières" 2024

SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE PREMIER CRU - PINOT NOIR
Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Savigny 1er Cru
Grape
100% Pinot Noir
Origin
Les Lavières - limestone slabs and marl
Vinification
Natural fermentation; substantial whole clusters
Aging
Barrique; 11 months in 228 L barrels in 2023
Place & Vines
  • Les Lavières is one of the recognized Premier Cru sites of Savigny- lès-Beaune.
  • Its name refers to the flat limestone slabs historically quarried from the area.
  • Limestone and marl contribute mineral definition, structure and persistence.
  • Fruit is hand harvested, rigorously sorted and protected in small five-kilogram crates.
Vinification
  • Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and gentle extraction.
  • Cold pre-fermentation protects fruit freshness and aromatic clarity.
  • The detailed 2023 reference used 75% whole clusters, a three-day cold soak and 15 days of maceration in stainless steel.
Aging Style

Barrique élevage builds structure while retaining the site's aromatic lift. The detailed 2023 reference spent 11 months in 228-litre barrels; exact whole-cluster proportions and timing may be adjusted according to the vintage.

Style & Structure

An intense, dark-fruited Pinot Noir with bright, high-toned aromatics and subtle herbal complexity from the stems. The palate combines freshness, fine tannin and a stony mineral line, giving both immediate appeal and meaningful aging potential.

Key Factors
  • Premier Cru fruit from a limestone-slab and marl terroir.
  • Whole clusters add lift, spice and fine structural definition.
  • Small-barrel aging supports depth without obscuring vineyard character.
Technical
AppellationSavigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru AOC
Fermentation vesselstainless steel
Reference maceration15 days in 2023
Serving temperatureapproximately 14-15°C
Why it matters

Premier Cru Savigny with dark Pinot fruit, whole-cluster lift and limestone precision, framed by fine tannin and discreet barrel élevage.

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