COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Jean-Claude Boisset
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Savigny-Lès-Beaune Premier Cru Aux Serpentières from Jean-Claude Boisset is a 2020 vintage Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyard's name, 'Serpentières,' is said to be derived from the winding paths of water. Jean-Claude Boisset, a family-run producer founded in 1961, emphasizes a natural style of winemaking focused on 'origins, purity, and elegance,' with their estate located in the historic Ursuline convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy is recognized for yielding vibrant, concentrated, and perfumed wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€67
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Serpentières' is thought to originate from the winding watercourses that once flowed through the area.
Fact 02
Jean-Claude Boisset's winery is housed in a former Ursuline convent, adding a layer of historical significance.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage is noted for producing wines with notable concentration and perfume.
Fact 04
Vines in this vineyard are between 40 and 60 years old, contributing to wine complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This wine undergoes fermentation in wooden tanks with temperature control, utilizing 50% whole bunch fermentation. Following fermentation, it is aged in oak barrels, with a controlled use of new wood. The vines are between 40 and 60 years old, contributing to the wine's character. The producer, Jean-Claude Boisset, follows a natural winemaking approach focused on purity and elegance.
