Savigny-lès-Beaune "Clos du Village"

Presentation

The vintage
1143 bottles have been produced in 2018.
Location
These vines are located in the westernmost part of the Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC in the hamlet known as Le Village, on a rich limestone soil. The walled plot is planted with around 20% Pinot Blanc.
Terroir
It faces due south and this, combined with exceptionally white soil, ensures wonderful maturity and great luminosity. The plot is located at the mouth of the Combe de Barboron and enjoys cool winds coming down off the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, naturally regulating the temperature of the clos.
Vinification
Harvesting is manual and followed by slow pressing of 3 hours.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels (no new barrels) for a period of 15 months.
Varietals
Chardonnay : 80%
Pinot blanc : 20%