Chandon de Briailles | Burgundy | Savigny-Lès-Beaune blanc “Les Saucours” Sans Sulfites Ajoutés AOC | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Chandon de Briailles Savigny-Lès-Beaune blanc “Les Saucours” Sans Sulfites Ajoutés AOC 2021 (bio)

The wine comes from the single vineyard Les Saucours. The parcel is located south of Savigny-lès-Beaune on the road to Beaune at medium altitude, facing east. With its eight-year-old Chardonnay vines, it covers 0.6 hectares and was planted at a vine density of 10,000 vines per hectare. The yield is around 35 hl/ha. The soil is characterized by clay and loam on limestone (Marnes blanches). The wine was fermented in foudres and tonneaux, and aged in used barriques and tonneaux for 15 to 18 months on the fine lees. The wine was bottled without the addition of sulfur.

Info

The Les Saucours parcel covers 0.5995 hectares and is located on a mixture of limestone and clay. The planting density of this relatively young vineyard (7 years old) is 10,000 vines per hectare. The vineyard currently yields 35 hl. Vinification takes place in barriques (228 l) and demi-muids (600 l). Aging on the lees takes place in the same barrels and lasts 15-18 months.

Colour

Sparkling golden yellow with pale green and light reflections.

Nose

What a spectacular appearance. Origin, grape variety, character in their purest form. No hint of wood and the corresponding aromatics stands in the way. It appears saline, maritime, and refreshing. Oyster shell, fresh algae, a breeze of sea spray, and wet chalk underscore this. This chalky note harmonizes wonderfully with its earthy, spicy character. Its fruit is still very timid. I would describe it as fresh pear, quince, and persimmon, along with some mango. White pepper and a variety of dried herbs from the spice cabinet stand out again. Oregano, tarragon, sage, and bay leaves clearly characterize it.

Palate

It carries precisely these aromas unerringly from the lips to the palate. It is absolutely precise and linear. This completely meets expectations after the first sensory impressions. Full of chalky minerality, it plays proudly and grandly. A fine phenolic structure is clearly reminiscent of Sencha tea, and this Chardonnay benefits greatly from a little more backbone. Its maritime aroma, full of coolness and complexity, dominates the mouth for minutes. It comes across as absolutely salty, leaving no room for the fruit to develop. The finish also thrives on the dried herbs of the nose.

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