2014 Savigny Les Beaune Les Lavieres
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Moderately saturated medium red. Subdued aromas of red berries, spices and underbrush, with hints of leather and pepper (this wine was made with about 15% whole clusters). Juicy, spicy and light on its feet, showing lovely lift to its fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit. Offers good sneaky flavor intensity and immediate sex appeal. A fresh, perfumed wine with dusty tannins and good lift, this held up nicely in the recorked bottle. In fact, I raised my score as it gained in sweetness and texture.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(just racked; Bouchard owns four hectares of vines here; vinified with 25% whole clusters): Medium ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, boysenberry and bitter chocolate are a bit stunted from the recent racking. Surprisingly sweet and pliant in the mouth, with dark berry and licorice flavors lifted by a violet topnote. In a rather elegant style, finishing with ripe tannins and lingering perfume.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.