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Savigny-lès-Beaune Hauts Marconnets
1er Cru
2008
Grape Variety : Chardonnay
Soil : Marl,chalk and limestone
Site : White wines are very unusual in Savigny-les-Beaune, the vineyards producing essentially red wines. The particular nature of the soil "Hauts Marconnets" with Marl, chalk and limestone encouraged Chanson to plant Chardonnay. The vineyard of 2,18 hectares is ideally situated high up on the hill of Savigny-les-Beaune, facing south-east, close to the hills of Beaune 1er Crus.
The Vintage 2008 : After a very warm spring, the weather at the start of summer was quite demanding. It became fine again from the end of August with much sun and a north wind, which aided concentration of flavours. The harvest commenced in mid-September in perfect conditions under an Indian summer. Careful selection of grapes in the vineyard and winery with regular batonnage (stirring of the lees in the barrel) have produced very pure white wines, well-balanced with fantastic acidity. Aging in oak during 16 months.
Tasting : Beautiful gold colour. Floral fragrances mixed with aromas of citrus fruit and fresh honey. Beautiful vanilla note. Straightforward. Beautiful structure. Tense and linear. Very pure fruit. Refined minerality and well-integrated acidity. Refreshing aftertaste of citrus.
Food pairing : Shellfish, fish and cheese (goat).
