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2016 Bourgogne “Epineuil”
Domaine SavaryIn this cuvée, the only thing that’s “less” is the price. Everything else is “more”— the perfumes, the expression of terroir, and the specificity of the wine.
Bourgogne Epineuil comes from northern Burgundy, the Chablis region, not far from the Loire. So alongside its classic Burgundy Pinot Noir characteristics, the wine brings a certain northwestern character to the table: peppery aromas of peonies and roses, a certain herbal taste that makes this a racy red Burgundy that definitely does not forget where it’s from.
Terroir–Pinot Noir at this price—some thought it was no longer possible. We’re happy to prove them wrong.
—Julia Issleib
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Pinot Noir |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy |
Producer: | Domaine Savary |
Winemaker: | Olivier Savary |
Vineyard: | 25 years, .8 ha |
Soil: | Kimmeridgian Limestone |
Aging: | Grapes are entirely de-stemmed, wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks |
Farming: | Traditional |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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About The Producer
Domaine Savary
About The Region
Burgundy
In eastern central France, Burgundy is nestled between the wine regions of Champagne to the north, the Jura to the east, the Loire to the west, and the Rhône to the south. This is the terroir par excellence for producing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The southeast-facing hillside between Dijon in the north and Maranges in the south is known as the Côte d’Or or “golden slope.” The Côte d’Or comprises two main sections, both composed of limestone and clay soils: the Côte de Nuits in the northern sector, and the Côte de Beaune in the south. Both areas produce magnificent whites and reds, although the Côte de Beaune produces more white wine and the Côte de Nuits more red.
Chablis is Burgundy’s northern outpost, known for its flinty and age-worthy Chardonnays planted in Kimmeridgian limestone on an ancient seabed. Vézelay is a smaller area south of Chablis with similar qualities, although the limestone there is not Kimmeridgian.
To the south of the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise extends from Chagny on its northern end, down past Chalon-sur-Saône and encompasses the appellations of Bouzeron in the north, followed by Rully, Mercurey, Givry, and Montagny.
Directly south of the Chalonnaise begins the Côte Mâconnais, which extends south past Mâcon to the hamlets of Fuissé, Vinzelles, Chaintré, and Saint-Véran. The Mâconnais is prime Chardonnay country and contains an incredible diversity of soils.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
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