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    Domaine des Riottes Savigny-Lès-Beaune

    2018
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    History

    The Domaine des Riottes in Meursault, which owns four hectares of vines, offers a lovely range of Côte de Beaune wines.

    Savigny-Lès-Beaune

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    In the Northwest of the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards surround the picturesque village of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

    Soil

    The soil is composed of limestone mixed with clay.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 20% of new oak barrels.

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    Savigny-Lès-Beaune

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Deep red with purple highlights.

    Nose

    Red fruit on the nose which opens with notes of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

    Palate

    Good balance on the palate with a nice structure that holds well on the finish with a little acidity that provides freshness and vanilla and roasted notes all nicely assembled.

    Recommendations

    Ideal with cured hams and fibrous and subtle meats (rabbit and boiled beef), or spiced meat and poultry (curry), organ meats in sauce and game. Cheese with soft flavours : Brillat-Savarin, Vacherin, Brie de Meaux, Cîteaux...

    Serving

    15-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 years.

    2018

    Ideal Conditions for High-Quality Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Beaune benefited from ideal conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter and generous spring rains recharging the water reserves, fine weather settled in from May. Generous sunshine and warm temperatures without excess allowed harmonious vineyard development.

    The hot and dry summer did not cause water stress thanks to the reserves accumulated in spring. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes. The harvest took place under ideal conditions between late August and mid-September depending on the sectors, with generous but controlled yields.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Côte de Beaune white wines are distinguished by their incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose with white fruits and citrus. On the palate, they combine great concentration, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Beaune display an intense ruby robe and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits and sweet spices. These are structured and powerful wines with fine and elegant tannins, perfectly reflecting their different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Côte de Beaune wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension.


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