2023 Henri Germain et Fils Aux Gravains, Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, France Nelsen Barter ” says Craig

” says Craig

This time it’s mostly Chenin with a splash or two of Chardonnay and Melon

grounded in respect for nature and the pursuit of honest

VINEYARDS The vineyards are located in a hilly position

2023 Henri Germain et Fils Aux Gravains, Savigny-les-Beaune Premier Cru, France Nelsen Barter ” says CraigOnly the third vintage of this impressive Savigny bottling. A detailed, site specific Pinot Noir from a historic 0. 6 ha plot planted in 1976, nestled in the limestone sand matrix of Aux Gravains, between Serpentires and Lavires. Organically farmed with a restrained, classical sensibility. Native fermentations, cool stainless levage, and a slow 22 month maturation in French oak (2030% new) yield a wine of tensile clarity: red cherry, crushed violets,