Collection: Savigny-les-Beaune
Savigny-les-Beaune is an appellation within the Burgundy wine region in France. The requirements for this appellation are regulated by the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO), which is the French organization responsible for protecting and regulating the production of the country's quality wines.
In order for a wine to be labeled "Savigny-les-Beaune", it must meet a number of requirements regarding production methods and the quality of the wine. Some of the key requirements include:
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Grape variety: Savigny-les-Beaune wines must be made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes.
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Geographical area: The wines must be produced in a specific area of Burgundy, namely the municipality of Savigny-les-Beaune.
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Soil: The soil in the area must be of a specific type that suits the Pinot Noir grapes and ensures proper ripening of the grapes.
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Harvest method: The grapes must be harvested manually and only the best, ripe grapes must be used to make the wine.
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Vinification: Wine production must follow a number of rules, including winemaking methods and storage conditions, to ensure a high quality of the wine.
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Alcohol: The alcohol percentage in the wine must be at least 11.5%.
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Aging: The wine must mature for a minimum of 6 months in wooden barrels before it can be sold as "Savigny-les-Beaune".
These requirements are designed to ensure that the wines of the Savigny-les-Beaune appellation always meet a high standard and meet the consumer's expectations of quality and authenticity.