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Savigny-lès-Beaune Hauts Marconnets
1er Cru
2009
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 2009 : After a cold winter and a beautiful spring, the hot summer was interrupted by stormy intervals which fortuitously took place when needed and thus facilitated growth and good maturation of the grapes. Harvest began early September with excellent weather conditions. Aging in oak during 14 months.
Tasting : Pale gold colour. Fragrances of lime blossom mixed with white pear and fresh honey. Well-balanced. Beautiful texture. Deep and dense. Linear minerality and well-integrated acidity. Pure and straightforward aftertaste.
Food pairing : Shellfish, fish and cheese (goat).
