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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by chcook on 4/22/2018: PNP. cork perfect. color light garnet with slight bricking edges. this is in fine shape with the usual polished balance between fruit and structure. fine core of bright cherry framed by earthy flavors. benefits from decanting if drinking now (1498 views) | | | Tasted by theronware on 3/9/2018 & rated 90 points: Not too much to add to Paul S.'s great note. Was expecting excessive acidity given the vintage, but this was soft and inviting. And, yes, there seems to be some tertiary development already. VG and complex for its level, and I will drink my remaining bottle soon. (1494 views) | | | Tasted by ant-1 on 1/22/2017: J'étais dans le piémont... Tant en nez qu'en bouche on cherche le pinottage. On a plutôt de la prune cuite, et des arômes tertiaires qui pointent (pour un 2011 !?!). Bon, pour un barbera :D (2248 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 6/3/2016 & rated 90 points: Lunch at Restaurant David Toutain (Restaurant David Toutain, Paris): A good food wine. The nose was typical Savigny, with sweet wafts of strawberries and blackcurrants tinged with herb and earth aromas. Nice. The palate showed a good depth of blackcurrants overlaid against a core of sweeter strawberry tones, and then more of those herby tones on the finish, all this framed by fine tannins that gave a slight rustic grip and plenty of fine acidity. There was an easy sweetness to this that went well with the earthier tones and the rustic charms. A nice Savigny, with a great sense of typicity. Very enjoyable with our chicken dish too. Decent when young, though a few more years in the bottle will do it a world of good. (3372 views) | | | Tasted by Sotto325 on 3/4/2016 & rated 90 points: Bize at their best produce an almost perfect Savigny, extracting just the right amount of lighter, crunchy red fruit in a soft, bright but harmonious experience. Among the simpler burgundies, these can be delightful young, as was their 2010 Les Marconnets a couple of years ago. The 2011 is quite soft but considerably clipped in its expression of fruit, with a pleasant Jr.,singe of blackberry, medium cherry, and dusty earth. This is not their finest vintage and worth consuming now while waiting for the 2010s and 2012s to re- emerge. (2922 views) | | | Tasted by mattyboy_ on 4/20/2015 & rated 88 points: Beautiful and delicate. Delicate, but pretty nose of spring flowers and fresh red berries. So silky, smooth and pure with the right touch of minerality and tangyness. Midweek satisfaction guaranteed. (2520 views) | | | Tasted by budh on 3/9/2015 & rated 90 points: This wine evolved a lot over just a few minutes in the glass. Candied cherry, licorice, leather, cola notes. Nice texture, fairly long finish. While it didn't have striking aromas/flavors (more subtle), the texture and finish kept me wanting more. (2342 views) | | | Tasted by spacewrangler on 6/13/2014 & rated 84 points: Feminine for a Bize savigny. Much more approachable with 30 minutes of air than id have guessed prior to opening. Silky, floral and plenty of stuffing/backbone.
However, with air, the same odd note that appears in the Bertheau CM 1er Cru shows up. It's evident on the nose and palate, nothing like 2004 GMs but more of a stalky/asparagus/plastic aroma and taste.
Personally this is a pass for me, there's something amiss with 2011 red burgs. (2237 views) | | | Tasted by Fantasio on 5/16/2014 & rated 91 points: Très bon. Rustique et élégant à la fois. Bonne complexité pour le prix. (1771 views) | | | Tasted by alanr on 3/25/2014 & rated 87 points: 2014 La Paulee Grand Tasting, San Francisco; 3/15/2014-3/25/2014 (Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco): Very pleasant, lighter cherry, bit rustic. (2703 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/15/2014: Bird's Eye View of 2011 Burgundy-The 2014 La Paulee Grand Tasting (Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco): Medium red. Gentle and not aggressive for Savigny. Good lightly sappy red fruit and some earth. Not especially long. (2060 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/15/2014 & rated 85 points: La Paulée de San Francisco - Grand Tasting (The Fairmont - San Francisco CA): Tasting, brief note. Lighter styled, nice combination of red and black fruit with good balance, moderate weight and length. Best in a couple of years. (2743 views) | | | Tasted by xwine on 3/15/2014: La Paulée de San Francisco 2014 Grand Tasting (The Fairmont, San Francisco): Tried the Bourgeots, Fourneaux and Aux Vergelesses. No individual notes, but these wines were terrific across the board; definitely stemmy but, some delicate red fruit underneath them all; the Aux Vergelesses took it up a notch with its lovely aromatics. (2352 views) | | | Tasted by yofog on 10/30/2013 & rated 90 points: Quite fabulous, very open and delicate berry notes with tangy, mineral finish. (1150 views) |
| Simon Bize Producer website
Domaine Simon Bize has produced wines in Savigny-les-Beaune since 1880. Today, the domaine consists of almost 22 hectares of vineyards, including no less than thirteen different appellations - almost enough to fill an entire restaurant wine list on its own! The diversity of the Domaine does not lie in the names of its wines alone. Savigny-les-Beaune is so situated as to contain vineyards with varying exposures to the sun and the characteristics of the wines within the Savigny appellation vary enormously. Wines that come from vineyards adjacent to Beaune (to the South of Savigny) tend to take on the qualities of Beaune wines. Similarly, the wines that come from the appellation’s northern vineyards are more like the wines of its northern neighbour, Pernand Vergelesses.
What is remarkable about Domaine Simon Bize is that each of its wines clearly portrays the house "style" as well as its individual "personality," without one masking the other. The domaine’s winemaker, Patrick Bize, is a man of few words and of great talent. His definition of a well-made wine is concise and to the point, "a wine that pleases the person who drinks it." We believe that the domaine’s success is due to Patrick’s enormous respect for the origins of the individual wines and his ability to impart a district personnally to each one.
Patrick’s winemaking philosophy is based on the principle that yield is of the utmost importance and should never exceed 40 hectolitres per hectare (a personnally imposed restriction, given that the legal limits set by the French government are significantly higher). He believes in harvesting "perfect" fruit, and does whatever is required to accomplish this, even if it involves a degree of risk that most winemakers are not comfortable with. For example, in 1995 Patrick began his harvest one whole week after everyone else in Savigny and, had the weather turned on him, his losses were potentially great. However, that year, as in countless other years of "difficult" weather, the risk paid off for Patrick.
Patrick says that the word most used to describe the red wines of Savigny-les-Beaune is "elegant." He believes that this should be an essential trait of any Burgundy Pinot Noir, and his wines demonstrate his conviction beautifully.
Patrick artfully extracts the maximum potential from every grape, and the result is an astonishing array of complex wines with enormous depth of flavour, solid structures and elegance to boot!
Patrick Bize tragically died in October 2013 of trauma from a car accident caused by his heart attack. His wife, Chisa, carries on in the business.Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoSavigny-lès-Beaune Savigny-lès-Beaune (Wikipedia)
The Village: Savigny-lès-Beaune lies between Beaune to the south and to the north Pernand-Vergelesses with Aloxe-Corton to the east. This vibrant little village is both picturesque and charming. The village dates to the Roman-Gallo Villa Saviniaci. Its twelfth century church, two châteaux, and similarly venerable homes surrounded by their vineyards, invite exploration. Moreover, many (12) of the walls of Savigny's edifices are engraved with wall inscriptions, often on the subject of wine. These date from about 1700 when monsieur de Migieu, who owned the Château de Savigny, had them engraved. One states: "Les vins de Savigny sont nourrissants, théologiques et morbifuges." ("The wines of Savigny are nourishing, theological and death-preventive.") This was doubtless inspired by the Vatican's impressive orders for Savigny's wines, which were far in excess of that needed to celebrate the mass.
Today Savigny is village of 1,450 inhabitants (only twice the number from the 13th century!). It is well know for two annual festivals, the first is Bienvenue à Savigny (Welcome to Savigny) held the first weekend in May when most of the village winemakers open their doors for tasting. The second in mid July is Savigny en Tous Sens (Savigny in All Senses) when the village hosts a balade gourmande, featuring numerous village wines, that ends with a sit-down dinner at the Château. This event requires a ticket that can be obtained from the event web site http://www.savigny-entoussens.com/). Savigny is also the home to Cousinerie de Bourgogne, a society of approximately 200 devoted to the celebration of wine.
The Wines: Savigny is the third largest producer of red wine in the Côte d'Or behind Beaune and Pommard. It also produces small amounts of whites, rosés, and crémants.
Savigny has no Grand Crus but more Premier Crus than any other village on the Côte d'Or. The village has 22 Premier Crus totaling 141.5 ha, split into two groups by the river Rhoin which runs through it from the Haut Côte down to the plain, those south of the village toward Beaune include les Rouvrettes, Redrescul, les Haut Jarron, La Dominode, les Jarron, les Narbantons, les Haut Marconnets, les Marconnets and those north of the village toward Pernand include Aux Guettes, Aux Clous, Aux Serpentières, Aux Gravains, Petites-Godeaux, les Charnières, les Talmettes, les Lavières, les Vergelesses, Batailière, les Basses-Vergelesses, Champ-Chevrey, and Aux Fourneaux.
Savigny's vineyards show two distinct terroirs. Those to the north of the Rhoin face almost due south with full sun and are rich in limestones but with shallow soil, producing lighter, fruitier, faster-maturing wines; those to the south of Rhoin face almost due east (with 1-2 hours less sun) and are sandier with deep soil, producing fuller, more earthy, longer-lived wines.
There are also 212.5 ha of village wines including Aux Grands Liards with its vines planted in 1913 and approaching their 100 year anniversary. The village also has 190 ha of regional burgundy vineyards. Of particular importance in the village is the production of crémants, which was started in 1825. The lesser central vineyards lie mostly along the bank of the little Rhoin River, which runs between the two Côtes of Savigny.
The vineyards on weinlagen-info |
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