Maison Champy - Savigny Les Beaune 2016 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Description

Savigny-lès-Beaune is a wine-growing village located along the northern border of Beaune. It is one of the most important villages of the Côte d’Or, with nearly 350 ha of production, 306 ha of which are Pinot Noir. The appellation is composed of 22 areas classified as Premiers Crus over 140 ha. The vineyard enjoys different exposures: southerly, south-easterly, easterly, and north-easterly, at altitudes between 220 and 360 m above sea level. The limestone soil is light, filled with stones and not very fertile.

Estate

Maison Champy is the oldest wine company in Burgundy boasting a history dating back to 1720. Maison Champy owns 52 acres of vineyards. The prized vineyards owned by Champy, are farmed organically in order to showcase the true character of the terroir in the wines. The winery, which has been declared a historic monument by UNESCO, was designed by the famed architect, Gustave Eiffel and sits above an ancient 15th-century Jacobin monk cellar, where the wines are aged in the heart of Beaune. It was at Maison Champy where renowned scientist, Louis Pasteur set up a laboratory and developed the pasteurization method. When Pasteur published his findings, he gave special thanks to fourth-generation Beaune wine merchant, Claude Champy. Pasteur’s laboratory equipment can still be seen today when visiting the Maison.

Tasting notes

A beautiful, intense and shiny ruby garnet color. The nose offers aromas of fresh fruit (cherry). The palate is delicate, silky, and aromatic, in continuity with the nose. An elegant minerality at the finish, which lends a chalky character to the wine.

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