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Le Rognet is one of the top parcels in Corton, surrounded by the vineyards also farmed by Domaine de la Romanee Conti (Bressandes and Renardes) and a host of others.

It’s unusual for sure, only a small percentage of the land in Beaune is Villages level and Arcelain owns a small plot in one those tiny parcels called Siserpe, just above Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots.

The vineyard was certified villages back in the ‘old days’ due to its location higher up the hill, making ripening more difficult. Nowadays? No such problem. In fact, the spots higher on the hill are coming into demand for their slightly cooler terroir! How things change… 

This one's drinking beautifully now....what a treat, direct from Arcelain's cellars...

The Capron-Charcousset Savigny Les Beaune 2008 is great follow-up to the previous Villages Savigny from their plots in Les Pimentiers we sold a couple of years back. It’s a prime example of what we do, sourcing classic older Burgundy, perfectly stored, and bringing it direct to you at insane prices. Savigny Les Beaune is one of the most underpriced appellations in Burgundy. The soils are great, the exposures varying, and the producers in this village all finely tuned in to making wonderful Pinot Noir.

As opposed to that previous wine from Capron, the style here is open, giving, with fantastic aromas of savory red cherry, spice. This one jumps straight out of the bottle, no waiting required! The youth and vigor here are remarkable, this wine is still young at 16 years of age but is ready to rock. We believe their parcels in Le Village and Dessus les Gollardes form the backbone of this delicious bottle of Pinot Noir.

Absolute stunner! I enjoyed this wine at my anniversary dinner, what a treat. Direct from the Gaunoux cellars, the 2008 Pommard Epenots is 'there', an absolute delight, vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel, the transparency of fruit and terroir here is haunting...what a deal...