D. Vougeraie Savigny les Beaune 1er Marconnets 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D. Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Savigny les Beaune 1er Marconnets
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Savigny-lès-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Domaine highly regarded; similar Vougeraie Savigny Marconnets vintages reviewed by Vinous and Burghound (typical scores ~88–92)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with bright cherry and raspberry, violet florals, forest-floor earth, fine mineral grip, subtle spice and silky texture; fresh acidity and polished tannins lead to a medium-long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, shiitake ramen or mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested 2021; grapes gravity-fed, not crushed; cold pre-fermentation maceration then ~18 days cuvaison; ~30% whole-bunch practices; aged ~15 months in oak (≈20% new), bottled December 2022.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) founded 1999; ~34 ha in the Côte d’Or; certified organic since 2000 and practicing biodynamics since 2001; focus on low yields and terroir-driven Pinot Noir.