Domaine Christophe Savoye - Cuvée Prestige Vieilles Vignes 2020
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“A Chiroubles aged for one year in oak barrels following a long fermentation. The aim was to produce a structured wine, resulting in lovely tannic density without sacrificing suppleness and balance. The overall effect is a wine with a long finish and beautiful roundness, expressing notes of peony, plum, and cherry. ” (Le Guide Hachette 2024) A truly first-class Chiroubles!
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Eye
Purple dress with violet highlights
Nose
Elegant and refined, with notes of red and black fruit compote (blackberry, cherry, raspberry), mild spices, and vanilla
Palate
Elegant and full-bodied, with silky, refined tannins; notes of chocolate, vanilla, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, subtle sweet spices, mint, forest floor, and mushrooms; a lovely, fairly fresh finish with hints of After Eight
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2028
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
It pairs very well with red meat, small game, cheese...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2024 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
A Chiroubles aged for one year in oak barrels following a long fermentation. The aim was to produce a structured wine, resulting in lovely tannic density without sacrificing suppleness and balance. The overall effect is a wine with a long finish and lovely roundness, expressing notes of peony, plum, and cherry.
About the estate:
Sophie and Christophe Savoye, who have lived 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 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 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 fully 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 differences in style across the range, noting inconsistencies in the most recent vintages.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)