2019
Savigny-Les Beaune Les Vergelesses Premier Cru

Pinot Noir
SKU: BDPNVL1976

Elegant mid-weight reds are made in the traditional dry, earthy style of the French classics. Most are Pinot Noirs, but all share European sensibilities and a savory food-oriented flavor profile.

FOOD PAIRING: Flexible partners for lighter meats, poultry & seafood (served hot). Ideal for dishes accented with CHEESE, MUSHROOMS or GARLIC, but not suited for spicy heat or sugary foods!

$74
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$59.20 Member Price*
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Description

Since 1750, Bouchard Ainé & Fils is devoted to the excellence and renown of the region's noble grapes. The 18th-century Hôtel du Conseiller du Roy in Beaune houses the cellars where is perpetuated, generation after generation, the tradition of quality, elegance and prestige in selecting and making fine Burgundy wines.

The Beaune vineyards are among the most extensive of the Côte. This "Village" appellation covers 410 hectares, 317 of which are classified as Premier Cru. The right to use the words "Premier Cru" is a distinction granted to certain climats whose wines are traditionally highly regarded, as with the plot known as "Les Marconnets", which extends over 9.39 hectares.

Please note that this is an imported wine and cannot legally be shipped to AL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, ME, MI, MO, MT, OH, SD, VA or WV

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

Intense aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry mingle with vanilla and toasted bread notes.

Palate: 

Full-bodied and fleshy, with a good length and well-integrated tannins.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Savigny-lès-Beaune wine is produced in the commune of Savigny, in the famous Burgundian Côte de Beaune.
The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Savigny-lès-Beaune may be used for red and white wine with respectively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as the main grape variety. The name of the appellation is sometimes written simply as Savigny, without the lès-Beaune part. The production consists of slightly over 85 per cent red wine, and slightly less than 15 per cent white wine. There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Savigny-lès-Beaune.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune
  • Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
  • Alcohol: 13.5%
  • Aging Potential: 8+ Years
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Country-Style Pork Ribs
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses
Fruits & Vegetables:
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
Sauces:
Mushroom Dishes / Sauces