François De Nicolay Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru: an intense ruby red Burgundy Pinot Noir. Aromas of red fruits, spices, undergrowth. Elegant, structured palate with fine tannins and a long finish. Aged in barriques. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses at 16-18°C.
France - Burgundy Red wine Pinot Noir
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Colour
Intense ruby red, with garnet reflections and the typical transparency of Pinot Noir.
Bouquet
Complex aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), sweet spices, undergrowth, earthy notes, and a slight hint of oak.
Taste
Elegant and structured, with fine but present tannins, balanced acidity providing freshness, and a long fruity and spicy finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Burgundy glass, to enhance the aromas.
Pairings
Ideal with rich red meats, noble game, and aged hard or semi-hard cheeses.
Refinement
In first and second-pass French oak barriques for 12-18 months, followed by a period in bottle.
Vinification
Manual harvest, partial destemming, fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control, punch-downs and pump-overs, then malolactic fermentation.