2020 Domaine Rapet Savigny les Beaune, Burgundy France
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100% Pinot Noir
The Domaine Rapet estate has been prodcucing wine since 1765, located in Pernand-Vergelesses with 20 hectares of vines in the villages of Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Chorey-Lès-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and Beaune. Within the vineyard they practice sustainable viticulture against diseases and insects. This vines for this bottling are over 50 years old and named for the "Aux Fournaux", a nod to the presence of coal-fired furnace remains discovered on this site.
Aging takes place in barrels, 30% of which are new barrels. Complex and charming nose, revealing red and black fruits, undergrowth and a touch of dusty cocoa. Silky tannins and fresh acidity coupled with ripe red fruit, subtle licorice and minerality.