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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A juicy, savoury Savigny premier cru with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Langres Our pick A washed rind can flatten a big wine. A medium-bodied Pinot Noir with bright acidity and moderate tannin, such as Mercurey, Savigny or Bourgogne rouge, keeps its fruit against Langres's rind and creamy paste.

How to serve Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Dominode is one of Chanson's core Savigny premier crus.

  1. 1750House founded

Facts

Producer
Maison Chanson · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Savigny-les-Beaune, AOC)
Oak
Around 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Frequently asked about Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode

What does Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A juicy, savoury Savigny premier cru with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

When should I drink Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode?

Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.

What grapes are in Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Savigny-les-Beaune, AOC).

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