honeyed-but-dry-finishing

The 2008 Rieussec is a blend of 86% Semillon

briary and warm gravel aromas

A mildly fruity nose is cut with plenty of freshly turned earth and more discreet floral wisps

45 ha parcel of 70+ year old vines)

Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny Beaune Peuillets Brut Zero honeyed-but-dry-finishing(because the soil drains so well here the vines can suffer greatly from drought conditions). As it almost always is, this is notably more elegant with attractive notes of violets, red currant and wet stone that also suffuse the supple and moderately earthy middle weight flavors that terminate with a firm, dusty and naturally sweet finish. This is already approachable though will certainly benefit from a few years of cellar time. (88 91) 2015+