Description
A blend of three plots, this 2014 Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Génot-Boulanger is a fine example of its kind, now at its peak. On the nose, ripe citrus fruits mingle with lovely, mature brioche notes. Complexity, delicacy and minerality are the hallmarks of this wine. A charming cuvée that will pair wonderfully with a vegetable gratin or a truffle cheese soufflé.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Génot-Boulanger’s Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes cuvée in detail:
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Terroir: a blend of three plots, the first at the bottom of the hillside (Les Saucours), the second in the middle (Les Gollardes) and the last at the top (Les Goudelettes)
- Ageing: 12 months in barrels (10–15% new) before spending six months in vats
The Génot-Boulanger estate
Founded in 1974 by Charles-Henri Génot and his wife Marie, the Génot-Boulanger estate has been managed by Aude and Guillaume Lavollée since 2008. They are continuing the family legacy by certifying the estate as organic in 2018.
What to eat with a Savigny-Les-Beaune Vieilles Vignes from the Génot-Boulanger estate?
- Aperitif
- Vegetable gratin (carrots, squash, etc.)
- Truffled cheese soufflé
