Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils, 1997

Est. delivery late autumn 2024. Please note that the domaine requires that two cases of red are ordered alongside every case of white (there is no stipulation which specific wines). Reds can be ordered individually.

The 2024 releases from Robert Ampeau has given a very rare opportunity to enjoy mature vintages at prices that are practically at the level of recent en primeur releases. As these wines have remained unmoved in the cold cellars at Ampeau since bottling, the conditions for a very slow, undisturbed ageing are perfect, showing impressive vivacity and freshness alongside the obvious mature fruit character.

Ampeau's Savigny le Beaune is a fragrant, elegant pinot noir with sufficient structure to cope with rich dishes. A lovely, mature wine with delightful fruit and a nutty, gamey finish. Delicate but not brittle, this is best enjoyed within a few hours of the cork being removed but that really shouldn’t prove much of a challenge as is moreish with perfumed delicacy!