Wines Savigny-lès-Beaune Domaine Cornu-Camus - Les Charnières - 2019

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From the prestigious Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, the Domaine Cornu-Camus Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru "Cuvée Les Charnières" 2019 represents the craftsmanship of a revered region and a remarkable vintage. This red wine is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, the signature grape of Burgundy, and is classified as a Premier Cru, which highlights the particular quality of the vineyard site. The 2019 vintage benefitted from a warm growing season, offering ripe fruit while retaining good acidity, which underlines the classic finesse of this appellation. The terroir of Les Charnières is marked by limestone-rich soils interspersed with marl, providing both structure and elegance in the final wine. Vinification at Domaine Cornu-Camus follows traditional Burgundian methods: manual harvesting, careful sorting, gentle extraction, and aging in French oak barrels to develop complexity without overshadowing the delicate fruit.

The subregion of Côte de Beaune is renowned for its nuanced Pinot Noir and exceptional terroirs. The climate here is semi-continental, with warm summers and cold winters, promoting slow ripening and aromatic depth. The soils have a unique blend of clay and limestone, especially in Savigny-lès-Beaune, favoring both drainage and mineral expression. Historically, Savigny-lès-Beaune has produced wines since the Middle Ages, celebrated for their accessibility and elegance—a tradition respected and elevated by today’s talented producers.

With its aromatic profile of red cherries, raspberries, subtle floral notes, and hints of spice and earth, this Premier Cru is an excellent partner for delicate cuisine. Pair it with roasted duck, chicken with morel mushrooms, or a classic Burgundian coq au vin. It also complements mushroom risotto, grilled tuna, or local cheeses such as Epoisses and Comté, enhancing both the wine’s earthy undertones and the dish’s flavors.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine at a temperature of 15-16°C. Decanting for about 30 minutes prior to serving will help the aromas unfold, revealing the finesse and complexity expected of a fine Côte de Beaune Premier Cru. This bottle can be enjoyed now for its freshness and charm or cellared for several years to allow further development.