Louis Chenu Père & Filles - Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Clous 2022
Burgundy
Red
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"A delicate cuvée for all occasions".
"Pale medium ruby. A little more vanilla and spice on the nose (one more new barrel). Raspberry and red cherry. The current sweetness is not the house style, according to winemaker Caroline Chenu. Quite chewy too." (Jancis Robinson 2023)
Features
Estate
Louis Chenu Père & Filles
Cuvée
Aux Clous
Vintage
2022
Designation
Savigny-lès-beaune 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
"Aux Clous", originally a "clos", is one of the best exposed climates in the appellation, with vines (some of which are over 80 years old) facing due south and a fine, stony soil.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, 10-day cold maceration, vatting time of approximately two weeks.
Breeding
All in French oak barrels from Allier (20% new, Tonnellerie Rousseau)
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Cherry color, with good density
Nose
Very fresh, evoking aromas of red berries and slightly woody notes.
Mouth
Silky tannins, good volume and elegant finish, good structure
Serve
AT 15-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with boeuf bourguignon, braised beef with carrots, veal heart, coq au vin rouge, mature Burgundy cheeses...
Louis Chenu Père & Filles
Savigny-lès-Beaune
Expert opinion
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16.5/20
About the wine:
Pale medium ruby. A little more vanilla and spice on the nose (one more new barrel). Raspberry and red cherry. The current sweetness is not the house style, according to winemaker Caroline Chenu. Quite chewy too.
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