Savigny-Lès-Beaune AOC Les Follettes 2022 Le Puy de L'Ours

What kind of wine is it

Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Follettes by Le Puy de L’Ours is a red wine produced in Burgundy from Pinot Noir grapes. This wine stands out for its fresh and elegant style, offering pure fruit and remarkable persistence on the palate. The production process involves careful extraction and careful maturation in wood, resulting in a balanced and precise profile. It is an authentic expression that accurately introduces the Burgundy terroir.

Where does it come from

This wine originates in the municipality of Savigny-Lès-Beaune, specifically from the Les Follettes parcel. The vines are cultivated with environmentally friendly practices and root in rocky soils with a clay-limestone composition. The significant limestone content gives pronounced tension on the palate, while the clay sustains the structure without ever making the sip heavy. These pedoclimatic conditions ensure aromatic precision true to the characteristics of the local Pinot Noir.

How is it produced

Vinification begins with keeping a portion of whole clusters to preserve the natural fermentation dynamics and the fruit's integrity. During fermentation, gentle daily punch-downs are carried out, followed by delicate pressing to manage gradual extraction. The use of a vertical press helps to obtain the juices and best preserve the varietal characteristics. The wine matures for about twelve months in barriques, half of which are new and half recently used, following an approach aimed at reflecting the specificities of the soil.

Tasting notes

Visually, the wine presents a ruby red color typical of measured extraction. On the nose, it reveals a well-defined and orderly bouquet focused on red fruits that emerge with notable aromatic intensity. On the palate, the sip is balanced, supported by vibrant freshness that escorts the flavor development and avoids any harshness. The tasting concludes with a persistent and clean finish, consistent with the aromas and well integrated by the barrique aging.

Food pairings

This wine pairs very well with dishes based on white meats, mild cheeses, and even delicate fish preparations rather than those with intense spices. At the table, it shines alongside roast poultry or mushroom recipes which enhance the freshness and smoothness of Pinot Noir. It is particularly recommended for traditional meat-based preparations, as it maintains the balance between tension and savoriness without ever overpowering the food.

When to serve it

This label is ideal when looking for a precise red, with distinct drinkability, able to accompany an entire meal with measure. Its intrinsic freshness makes it perfect in the intermediate seasons and during dinners where balance and smoothness are preferred. The aging in wood offers an orderly structural mark that is fully appreciated in refined settings and makes this wine a great companion for convivial occasions of understated elegance.