# Savigny-les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes (2021)

- **Producer:** Catherine et Claude Maréchal
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €48
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Savigny-les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes from Catherine et Claude Maréchal hails from the esteemed Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. This red wine is crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, with the 'Vieilles Vignes' designation indicating the use of old vines, contributing to its character. The Maréchal family's winemaking philosophy centers on respect for the land, employing organic farming practices and minimal intervention in the cellar. Their approach is influenced by a deep understanding of Burgundy's terroir, aiming to produce wines of purity and tradition. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its energetic palate and ripe fruit profile.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Maréchal practices plowing and minimal vineyard treatments.
- Grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted for optimal quality.
- Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts.
- Bottling is done without filtration.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and supple tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats and poultry. Its balanced acidity can cut through richer sauces and fats, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with the flavors of herbs and earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

The production of Savigny-les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes involves meticulous vineyard work and a hands-off approach in the cellar. Grapes from old vines are hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing fermentation with indigenous yeasts, potentially after a cold pre-maceration. The wine is then aged in barrels for 10 to 15 months, with a limited proportion of new oak (10-25%). A key aspect of the winemaking is bottling without filtration, preserving the wine's natural character. The domaine's commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention underscores their philosophy of expressing the purity of the terroir.