Domaine Christophe Savoye - Cuvée Loïc 2018
16/20
RVF
1*Étoile
Hachette
“This substantial vintage (30,000 bottles) awakens the nose with its explosive bouquet of rose potpourri. Joyful and incredibly rich, it charms with its ‘high drinkability.’” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2020 - RVF) A Gamay with fresh juice and floral aromas grown on sandy-granitic soils, a truly beautiful example of this Beaujolais Cru.
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Eye
Ruby-colored
Nose
Beautiful aromas of ripe fruit and spices
Palate
A beautifully balanced wine that combines freshness with roundness. The tannins give it a refined and full-bodied character.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
High point
3 to 5 years to preserve its freshness and finesse
Drink before
2028
Guard
3 to 5 years to preserve its freshness and finesse
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with charcuterie, as well as poultry, fish, white meat, beef tartare, or cheese
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated 1 star (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Christophe Savoye is quick to praise the finesse of this cuvée, which is generally a fine representation of the Chiroubles terroir. The sunny 2018 vintage has done its work; and while this wine is appreciated for its harmony, it is also well-structured and expressive, with notes of red fruit and intense spices.
About the estate:
Sophie and Christophe Savoye, who have been based in Chiroubles since 1991, have taken over the family business after five generations. They cultivate 16 hectares spread across the Chiroubles, Morgon, and Régnié AOCs.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2020 guide) 16/20 ( Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
This substantial vintage (30,000 bottles) captivates the nose with its explosive bouquet of rose potpourri. Joyful and incredibly rich, it charms with its "great drinkability."
About the estate:
In the heart of the village of Chiroubles, on the “green balcony” of the Beaujolais region, Christophe—a sixth-generation winemaker—cultivates 16.5 hectares, 14 of which are located within his own cru. Using the (traditional) semi-carbonic maceration method, he destems the grapes in plots where they are not yet ripe. He sells all his wine by the bottle at a fair price—the price at which Chiroubles should be sold. We are, however, surprised by the stylistic differences within the range, noting inconsistencies in the most recent vintages.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ARNAUD P. Published on June 19, 2020
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Review by Mr. ANDRE N. Posted on May 27, 2020
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