2021 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Marconnets Domaine de la Vougeraie
The 2021 Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Marconnets” from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an elegant and complex wine that beautifully illustrates the finesse and balance of the Côte de Beaune’s finest wines. This vintage, with its freshness and harmonious balance, offers a delicate and sophisticated tasting experience, making it an ideal choice for Burgundy wine enthusiasts. With its aging potential, this wine is also an excellent option for collectors seeking an authentic expression of the Savigny-Lès-Beaune terroir.
Winery: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Savigny-Lès-Beaune (Premier Cru), Les Marconnets
Color: Red
Bottle Size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2021 Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Marconnets” from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an elegant and refined red wine from a prestigious terroir in the Côte de Beaune. Domaine de la Vougeraie, renowned for its biodynamic viticulture and commitment to sustainable practices, highlights the purity of the terroir through its wines. “Les Marconnets” is known for producing fine, balanced wines with beautiful structure and elegance. The 2021 vintage, characterized by cooler harvesting conditions, resulted in wines with vibrant aromas, fresh character, and notable finesse.
Blend
This Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Marconnets” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s noble grape. The terroir, with its clay-limestone soils, imparts a delicate tannic structure, subtle minerality, and complex aromas, while maintaining a natural elegance.
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright ruby red with garnet highlights, reflecting the freshness and concentration of the vintage.
Nose: The nose is expressive and refined, revealing aromas of fresh red fruits like raspberry, cherry, and red currant, complemented by floral and spicy notes. Subtle hints of underbrush and minerality add depth to the bouquet.
Palate: The wine is finely structured with silky tannins. The flavors of red fruits harmonize with spicy nuances and a delicate minerality, delivering a fresh palate with a persistent finish. The finale is marked by elegant minerality, a hallmark of the “Les Marconnets” terroir.
Aging Potential
The 2021 Savigny-Lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Marconnets” from Domaine de la Vougeraie has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed now to appreciate its freshness and finesse, but it will continue to evolve and gain complexity over 8 to 12 years, deepening in character as it ages.
Food Pairing
This 1er Cru pairs beautifully with:
Delicate white meats, such as roast poultry or rabbit
Refined vegetarian dishes
Roasted poultry dishes
Soft cheeses like brie or camembert