Thibault Liger-Belair Successeurs
Savigny-lès-Beaune "Clos du Village"
The freshness and the tightness e have in this wine can absolutely describe what our Savigny white is.
Presentation
The vintage
1143 bottles have been produced in 2018.
Location
This cuvée come from the west side of Savigny in the Lieu dit called “le Village” it’s a small plot of 0.2 hectares with a wall all around.
This plot is south facing and its white soil brings a nice maturity for the grapes.
This plot is south facing and its white soil brings a nice maturity for the grapes.
Terroir
In this parcel we can find some pinot blanc with an average of 50 years old vines.
This soil is composed of clay and white marl.
We purchase a part of the grapes to the unique owner of this Clos.
This soil is composed of clay and white marl.
We purchase a part of the grapes to the unique owner of this Clos.
Vinification
Harvesting is manual and followed by slow pressing of 3 hours.
Aged in oak barrels (no new barrels) for a period of 15 months.
Aged in oak barrels (no new barrels) for a period of 15 months.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Advice
Tasting
This wine has a slightly chalky bouquet, tight at first, but it soon finds it voice. The limestone soils really come through more on the palate, which displays a superb line of acidity and a vivacious finish with orange zest, grapefruit and white peach notes lingering in the mouth.
