Savigny-Les-Beaune, 2008
Jean-Claude Boisset

France

Burgundy Savigny-Les-Beaune

Variety: Pinot Noir

Size: 75cl

Alcohol: 12.5%

Type: Table, Red

Old vines and hand sorted grape selection (& foot trodden!) produces a wine, generous & open nose with spice & gamey notes & concentrated, juicy red fruits on the palate. Tannins are firm but ripe & integrated; the wine is medium to full in body with a long, aromatic finish. Aged for 12 months with 30% new barrels made from lightly-toasted French oak. Can age for 5 – 15 years.

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Savigny-Les-Beaune Blanc, 2007
Jean-Claude Boisset

France

Burgundy Savigny-les-Beaune

Variety: Chardonnay

Size: 75cl

Alcohol: 12.5%

Type: Table, White

Four barrels from 2 parcels mainly just under Les Vergelesses. Rich and concentrated fruit on the nose. In the mouth it’s nicely concentrated, showing plenty of forward fruit and a lingering finish.

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