Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières 2000

The 2000 Côte de Beaune harvest produced wines of genuine character and fine aromatic definition, a vintage that rewarded careful selection in the cellar with wines of notable depth and a composed, classical identity that continues to develop with pleasing complexity and the approachability of full maturity. Bouchard Père & Fils' 2000 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières, offered here in magnum, has been Les Lavières is the most celebrated Premier Cru vineyard of Savigny-lès-Beaune, its stony, well-drained limestone soils producing wines of genuine character, fine aromatic complexity and the kind of structural precision that has earned this relatively modest appellation a reputation for exceptional quality and outstanding value among discerning collectors. The wine is produced from 100% Pinot Noir, aged 12 to 14 months in French oak with 30 to 40% new barrels.