Domaine du Prieure
Stephen and Luci pruning vines
Savigny Les Lavieres 1er Cru
parcel: 1er Cru Lavieres
“A distinctly earthy and layered nose exhibits soft spice elements on the pretty mix of both red and dark pinot fruit where additional nuance is present in the form of smoked game. There is good richness to the delicious, round and nicely vibrant flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the sappy and sneaky long if slightly warm finish. This is not a particularly dense wine but I like the texture and developing depth. 89/2021+
Allen Meadows, Burghound. Issue 67, 3rd Quarter, June 2017
- Henri and Helen in Lavieres in the 1950’s
- Harvest of 1961 Prieure 1er Cru Lavieres
- ancient Magnums of Lavieres in the cellar
- parcel of 1er Cru Lavieres in map of Savigny les Beaune
- Lavieres parcel towards Savigny
Savigny Les Haut Jarrons 1er Cru
parcel: 1er Cru Haut Jarrons
“There is a whiff of menthol to the earthy forest floor nuanced red and dark berry aromas. There is a lovely texture to the mid-palate of the rounded and velvety flavors that contrast noticeably with the somewhat edgy, warm and dry finish. Like the Moutier Amet, this is not without a certain appeal but it would again be fair to observe that the balance isn’t what it could be.” 87/2019+
Allen Meadows, Burghound. Issue 67, 3rd Quarter, June 2017
- parcel of 1er Cru Haut Jarrons
- midst of parcel towards Narbantons
- parcel of 1er Cru Haut Jarrons on map of Savigny
- shelf talker, Allen Meadows
Volnay
parcel: Les Grands Poisots
“Velvety feminine style is coupled with an aromatic intensity. With fruit that runs toward the black and plum side of the aromatic spectrum nuanced by hints of Asian spice and warm earth which broadens to a lacy, velvety finish. A large-framed Volnay, yet remains impeccably balanced and it’s patience will outlast the select few to own one of the 1800 bottles produced.”
Savigny les Beaune blanc
parcel: Connardis
“Traces of smoke, citrus and reduction lead to round, delicious and attractively vibrant middle weight flavors that possess solid complexity and persistence on the appealingly dry and balanced finale. This is really quite good for a Savigny blanc and in particular given that this is a “simple” villages, I very much like the depth. ”
Savigny Moutier Amet
parcel: Moutier Amet
(Moutier Amet abuts Les Narbantons). “Also light ruby color. A relatively high-toned nose stops just short of being fruity with its combination of red currant, cherry, raspberry and a whiff of earth/humus character. The lighter weight (but not dilute) flavors possess good vibrancy and detail with a relatively suave mouth feel, all wrapped in an ever-so-mildly drying and warm finish. Despite the touch of dryness it’s actually not fatal to the overall sense of harmony though it would be fair to observe that the balance isn’t perfect. “87/2020+
Allen Meadows, Burghound. Issue 67, 3rd Quarter, June 2017
Chenas
parcel: Granits
Deep, dark, purple in color, bordering on opaque. Full, forward with attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of cherries, fresh strawberries & cranberries with overtones of floral note of violets & mineral notes. Spices, herbs frames a medium-bodied and well balanced wine of lush, ripe red fruit flavors of strawberries.
Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune
parcel: la Champans
“A layered if rustic nose of red and dark berry fruit aromas that display the typical freshness of the Hautes Côtes.There is good detail to the middle weight flavors that are underpinned by moderately robust tannins that are ever-so- slightly drying on the otherwise persistent finish.”
Bourgogne Pinot Noir
parcel: la ‘Bourgeot’
“ A bright cherry red intensity, with pronounced aromas of freshly crushed strawberries and morello cherries. Both forceful and gentile, with fine spice and light red fruits.”
Savigny Les Gollardes
parcel: les Gollardes
“ Light ruby color. A cool and restrained aromatic assortment features notes of both red and dark currant, earth and a hint of humus. The supple, round and nicely vibrant flavors possess good punch that carries over to the reasonably rich finish where a subtle hint of dryness imparts a mildly clipped character to the slightly warm finish.”
Bourgogne Aligoté
parcel: les Gollardes
“A light white wine, white gold in colour with strong green highlights. Its bold, fresh fragrance is reminiscent of grapes, green apples and lemon. On tasting, its liveliness and dominant acidity are well complemented by a suppleness that is discrete yet sufficient. It leaves a pleasant aromatic persistence of great finesse.”
Crémant de Bourgogne NV
Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Aligoté (10%)
“Bright, with tight bubbles, components of roasted almonds and hazelnut which surrounds bright white peach flavors. ”
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