Champy : Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2012

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2012 from Champy

Tasting

Appearance

The color reveals a deep garnet hue.

Nose

Complex, the nose opens with aromas of red and black fruit, alongside notes of fruit preserved in alcohol. Earthy, wild touches further enrich the bouquet.

Palate

The attack is intense, revealing a dense texture that harmoniously combines firm tannins, lovely freshness, and assertive power.

Food and wine pairings

This Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2012 pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, feathered game, or aged soft-ripened cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

It is recommended to serve this Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2012 at a temperature between 15 and 17°C. A one-hour decant will allow it to fully express its aromatic complexity.

The power and complexity of a Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper who became a wine merchant and élevage specialist, Champy remains the oldest wine merchant house in Burgundy. Owned by the Advini group and led by Dimitri Bazas, it farms twenty-one hectares on the Côte de Beaune. The last active intramural winemaking site in Beaune, the House boasts one kilometer of 15th-century cellars listed as historic monuments. A pioneer in organic and biodynamic farming, it embodies a spirit of innovation.

The vineyard

The Les Vergelesses climat lies on the slopes of Savigny-lès-Beaune and Aloxe-Corton, in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. Planted between 250 and 350 meters above sea level, the vineyard rests on clay-limestone soils that give the wine its distinctive structure and complexity.

Winemaking and aging

Following hand harvesting, the Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2012 is vinified according to traditional Burgundian methods. Aging in oak barrels allows the wine to develop its structure while preserving the expression of the terroir and the purity of the fruit.

Grape variety

This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy.