Champy : Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2015

Characteristics and tasting advice for Champy's Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2015

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a deep garnet hue.

Nose

Complex, the nose opens with aromas of red and black fruits alongside notes of spirit-soaked candied fruit. Earthy, wild touches enrich the aromatic bouquet, joined by hints of violet.

Palate

The attack is intense, revealing a dense, structured texture. The palate harmoniously combines firm tannins, lovely freshness and remarkable power.

Food and wine pairings

This Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2015 pairs perfectly with duck, goose, as well as feathered game. It also matches very well with red meats and dishes in sauce.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2015, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17°C.

A Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru with a flavorful, classic character

The estate

Established in 1720 by cooper Edme Champy, Champy remains Beaune’s oldest négociant house. Owned by the Advini group, it farms 21 hectares on the Côte de Beaune, notably in Pernand-Vergelesses and Corton. Led by Dimitri Bazas since 2014, Champy established itself as a pioneer of organic viticulture in Bourgogne as early as 2007. The House stands out for its historic heritage and its collaboration with Louis Pasteur.

The vineyard

The Climat Les Vergelesses lies on the hillsides of Aloxe-Corton and Savigny-lès-Beaune, in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. The vines thrive between 250 and 350 meters above sea level on clay-limestone soils. This exposure and terroir profile give the wine all its typicity and its hallmark expression of the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation.

Vinification and aging

The Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2015 is vinified using traditional Burgundian methods, preserving the authenticity of the terroir and the expression of the vintage.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir