{"product_id":"louis-chenu-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru-les-talmettes-2022","title":"2022 Louis Chenu Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Talmettes | Organic Burgundy Pinot Noir","description":"\u003carticle class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Main Title \u0026 SEO Entity Header --\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eDomaine Louis Chenu Père \u0026amp; Filles Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru \"Les Talmettes\" 2022\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp class=\"lead-in\"\u003e\n    A luminous, certified organic Premier Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir from the historic Domaine Louis Chenu Père \u0026amp; Filles. Crafted high on the slopes of Savigny-lès-Beaune by fifth-generation sisters Juliette and Caroline Chenu, the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Talmettes\u003c\/strong\u003e marries fragrant black tea and dark cocoa aromatics with a vibrant core of wild strawberry, black cherry, and crushed limestone minerality.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Sommelier Tasting Notes Section --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSommelier Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\n      On the nose, the 2022 \u003cem\u003eLes Talmettes\u003c\/em\u003e reveals an intriguing duality that bridges Savigny’s classic ethereal aromatics with rich, savory warmth. It opens with lifted notes of dark, bold black tea leaves and a faint touch of cocoa, grounded by subtle floral highlights and crushed stone minerality. As it opens in the glass, these deeper, spiced aromatics unfold into high-toned fruits, showcasing a sophisticated balance between bright berries and underlying savory structure.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The palate delivers a vibrant and layered core of fruit dominated by juicy wild strawberry, tart red berries, and a pop of pomegranate, complemented by darker accents of black cherry and an unexpected hint of ripe stone fruit. The sunny generosity of the 2022 vintage lends a pleasant plumpness to the mid-palate, yet the high elevation and shallow limestone soils of \u003cem\u003eLes Talmettes\u003c\/em\u003e ensure the wine remains weightless, crystalline, and energetic on its feet.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The finish is silky, long, and satisfying, leaving lingering impressions of steep black tea, fine dried earth, and bright red berry skins. Supported by lacy, ultra-fine tannins and a lively pulse of natural acidity, this 2022 Premier Cru offers immediate charm and joy while possessing the structure to develop further nuance over 6 to 12 years in the cellar.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Terroir \u0026 Climat Story --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"climat-terroir\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Climat: Why \"Les Talmettes\" is Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Perched high on the hillside sitting directly above the famous \u003cem\u003eLes Lavières\u003c\/em\u003e vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eLes Talmettes\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most serene and ethereal Premier Cru micro-sites in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Tucked against the upper treeline, this small parcel features thin, well-draining topsoil dominated by sandy, calcareous clay and fragmented limestone over bedrock. \n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      These high-altitude, limestone-rich soils force the old vines to dig deep into the bedrock, imparting a signature high-toned perfume, crystalline structure, and persistent mineral drive that sets it apart from the heavier sites lower down the slope.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Producer Story --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"producer-story\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAbout Domaine Louis Chenu Père \u0026amp; Filles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Louis Chenu Père \u0026amp; Filles is a fifth-generation family estate operating 9.5 hectares of certified organic vineyards. Sisters Juliette and Caroline Chenu represent the modern face of the domaine, practicing minimalist winemaking: 100% hand harvesting, gentle destemming, indigenous yeast fermentations, and traditional foot-treading (*pigeage*). The estate operates strictly as a \u003cem\u003edomaine\u003c\/em\u003e—farming 100% of their own fruit with zero purchased grapes or négociant fruit—ensuring absolute purity of terroir in every bottle.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Technical Specifications Table --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"tech-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWine Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Louis Chenu Père \u0026amp; Filles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Climat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Talmettes (1er Cru)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir (Old Vines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic (AB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested, native yeast fermentation, neutral French oak aging (~18 months), bottled unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–16°C (57–60°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2035\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Specialty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43831964303450,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/9862\/3322\/files\/Louis_Chenu_et_Filles_Savigny_les_Beaune_1er_Les_Talmettes_2022.jpg?v=1786578780","url":"https:\/\/www.sippinsommwines.com\/products\/louis-chenu-savigny-les-beaune-1er-cru-les-talmettes-2022","provider":"Sippin Somm Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}