Louis Chenu
Aux Clous
Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru 2023

Certified Organic – Bureau Veritas

WINE IDENTITY
Name: Aux Clous
Estate / Producer: Domaine Chenu Père & Filles
Appellation: AOP Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru
Vintage: 2023
Color: Red
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Country / Region: France / Burgundy
Classification: Bureau Veritas
Volume: 75 cl

GRAPE VARIETIES
Grape varieties and percentages: 100% Pinot Noir

TERROIR
Soil type: Fine, stony soil
Position / exposure: Due south, mid-slope
Average vine age: 55 years
Planting density: 10,000 vines/ha
Yield: 35 hl/ha

VINIFICATION
Harvest:
Manual harvest
Cold maceration of 10 days
Spontaneous fermentation
Indigenous yeasts

AGEING
Vessel type: French oak barrels
Duration: 12 months
New oak percentage: 20%
Filtration: No
Fining: No

TASTING
Eye: Cherry-coloured robe of beautiful density
Nose: Very fresh, evoking small red fruits and slightly woody notes
Palate: Silky tannins, lovely volume and an elegant finish. It expresses itself mainly through fruit.
Style / character: Charming and round, yet fairly approachable in its youth

ANALYTICAL DATA
Total acidity: 3.29 g/L
Residual sugars: below 0.3 g/L
Total SO₂: 92 mg/L

SERVICE
Serving temperature: 15-18°
Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years
Aeration / decanting: Yes

FOOD & WINE PAIRING
Starters: Charcuterie or hot pâtés
Fish / seafood:
Meats: White meats, roast poultry, bœuf bourguignon
Cheeses: Aged Burgundian cheeses