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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Fame and glory is sometimes not fairly distributed in Burgundy - and especially estates outside the main appellations seem to struggle to get the acclaim they deserves. One of these estates is Chandon de Briailles in Savigny Les Beaune .. a biodynamic domaine owned by the Count and Countess …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Chandon de Briailles – tasting of the 2015s from cask
The 2008 Savigny Les Beaune 1er cru Blanc has entered a semi-matured state. The nose is offering lovely yellow fruit - notes of belle de boscob apples, almonds, acacia - brought forward by a citrus infused minerality. On the palae - fresh with the vibrant 2008 acidity .. fine concentration with a …
[Read more...] about Louis Jadot, Savigny Les Beaune 1er cru 2008
This weeks article from C. Robert Collins is about a forgotten hill just north of Beaune ... two appellations .. "The Hidden Hill" There are some fascinating vineyards that seem to have been designed as 'secret undisclosed locations' along the cote, hidden behind the powerful and famous. What …
The 2010 Savigny Les Beaune 1er cru from Louis Max is a both affordable and enjoyable wine. It's a bit old school ... slightly rustic ... but genuine and Burgundian in the good sense of the word. The bouquet is semi open, dispalying red fruits and a slightly edgy earthy minerality ... notes of red …
[Read more...] about Louis Max, Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru 2010
The Savigny Les Planchots du Nord is a lovely effort and a very good entry level Burg. In the nose lovely crisp red and dark fruits spiced with a nice display of minerality - forward and expressive. On the palate transparent cool fruit .. very well balanced with a very nice expression of pinot …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Savigny Les Planchots du Nord 2013
