Philippe Girard, Les Rouvrettes 1er Cru Savigny-les-Beaune 2012

Vinous Reverie Notes
Winery: We have four different appellations in Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru: Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Lavières and Les Rouvrettes. They all differ differently according to several criteria such as exposure, nature of the soil, etc. Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Rouvrettes”. Age of the vine: 50 years. Soil: Clay-limestone. Tasting Notes: Characterized by a cherry, ruby ​​color. Then with a bouquet of flowers and small red fruits. The body is discreetly tannic, substantial. It preserves its fruit, roundness and volume. Food Pairing: Savigny 1er Cru will go very well with a piece of beef, or even pan-fried foie gras. On roasted, glazed or caramelized poultry. For cheeses, they prefer those with mild flavors like Chaource, Brie, Tomme, Epoisses, Cantal.