Frédéric Savart
L'Ouverture Petite Montagne 1er Cru Brut Pinot Noir
Champagne, France
Fascinating wine. So much going on. Super vinous, even cidery. Gold in the glass, a little oxidative, looong finish. Some subtle green flavors, a leafy wild herbal thing. Deep, tooth tingling acid, but mature, white balsamic-type acid. Yeasty but long-fermented sourdough type yeasty. Madeleines and lemon marmelade. Enjoy this with rich food, like roast game bird. Or Cheetos. We paired it with Cheetos. Deg sept 2019.
Fascinating wine. So much going on. Super vinous, even cidery. Gold in the glass, a little oxidative, looong finish. Some subtle green flavors, a leafy wild herbal thing. Deep, tooth tingling acid, but mature, white balsamic-type acid. Yeasty but long-fermented sourdough type yeasty. Madeleines and lemon marmelade. Enjoy this with rich food, like roast game bird. Or Cheetos. We paired it with Cheetos. Deg sept 2019.
3 people found it helpfulApr 29th, 2020
A great Blanc de Noir from one of the more reasonably priced growers, structured and expressive with ripe pear, raspberry and crisp yellow apple with a chalky minerality.
A great Blanc de Noir from one of the more reasonably priced growers, structured and expressive with ripe pear, raspberry and crisp yellow apple with a chalky minerality.
2 people found it helpfulSep 20th, 2019
Pale gold with coppery overtones. Aromas of yellow apple and pear. On the palate the fruit is complimented by a chalky minerality, focused acidity, and a clean finish with only 12% alcohol. Made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from clay-based souls of Ecueil then fermented half in mostly neutral barrels and half in stainless steel with dosage of 7 g/L. This is their entry level non-vintage bottling made from a blend of three successive vintages. $50.
Pale gold with coppery overtones. Aromas of yellow apple and pear. On the palate the fruit is complimented by a chalky minerality, focused acidity, and a clean finish with only 12% alcohol. Made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from clay-based souls of Ecueil then fermented half in mostly neutral barrels and half in stainless steel with dosage of 7 g/L. This is their entry level non-vintage bottling made from a blend of three successive vintages. $50.
1 person found it helpfulAug 5th, 2018
Very standard high quality champagne. Fruitiness, acidity, yeast flavor, minerals. Balanced at high level. Elegant. @2280, domaine, 221203
Very standard high quality champagne. Fruitiness, acidity, yeast flavor, minerals. Balanced at high level. Elegant. @2280, domaine, 221203
Dec 3rd, 2022Straw color. Fruity aroma. Stimulation! Citrus, orange skin and sourness. Fruits liquor like. Lots of quite small bubbles. @2200, domaine -, 220312-220715
Straw color. Fruity aroma. Stimulation! Citrus, orange skin and sourness. Fruits liquor like. Lots of quite small bubbles. @2200, domaine -, 220312-220715
Mar 12th, 2022
Disgorged 3/20. Dark gold, orchard fruit, more of an oxidative style than I remember
Disgorged 3/20. Dark gold, orchard fruit, more of an oxidative style than I remember
Jul 24th, 2021
Great bubbles. A favorite blanc de noir.
Great bubbles. A favorite blanc de noir.
Apr 7th, 2021One of my favorite blanc de noirs. Fruit, flavor but still some nice brisk acidity (blanc de noir for blanc de blanc lovers). And great QPR (adjusted for champagne of course!). Love it! Let’s have more!
One of my favorite blanc de noirs. Fruit, flavor but still some nice brisk acidity (blanc de noir for blanc de blanc lovers). And great QPR (adjusted for champagne of course!). Love it! Let’s have more!
Feb 12th, 2021A distinctive pale old gold in the glass. A plethora of fine, elegant bubbles that just go on and on and on. Very effervescent and creamy with a soft mousse. Crème brûlée and roasted almonds get the party started on the bouquet with more pretty white flowers and soft cherries complimenting.
All Pinot Noir disgorged on April 2020, this is still quite youthful and fresh with that zippy acidity you come to expect. This is Savart’s entry level offering but it’s head and shoulders above so many others. Very sensual and elegant throughout with those classic Pinot characteristics shining through. Not the most complex of champagnes at this level but definitely makes up for it with nice depth and purity of fruit.
Sexy in the mouth, the palate is beautiful and expansive. Firm in structure. Stone minerality alongside Pinot fruit. Dried cherries and nectarines with clay, mushrooms, and just a touch of raspberry on the palate. Long and refreshing finish. Truly excellent champagne from a real deal superstar.
A distinctive pale old gold in the glass. A plethora of fine, elegant bubbles that just go on and on and on. Very effervescent and creamy with a soft mousse. Crème brûlée and roasted almonds get the party started on the bouquet with more pretty white flowers and soft cherries complimenting.
All Pinot Noir disgorged on April 2020, this is still quite youthful and fresh with that zippy acidity you come to expect. This is Savart’s entry level offering but it’s head and shoulders above so many others. Very sensual and elegant throughout with those classic Pinot characteristics shining through. Not the most complex of champagnes at this level but definitely makes up for it with nice depth and purity of fruit.
Sexy in the mouth, the palate is beautiful and expansive. Firm in structure. Stone minerality alongside Pinot fruit. Dried cherries and nectarines with clay, mushrooms, and just a touch of raspberry on the palate. Long and refreshing finish. Truly excellent champagne from a real deal superstar.
Pale gold colour. Juicy green apples in the nose. More ripe green apples initially in the mouth, moving to ripe pear sweetness. Lovely acidity in the finish.
Pale gold colour. Juicy green apples in the nose. More ripe green apples initially in the mouth, moving to ripe pear sweetness. Lovely acidity in the finish.
May 2nd, 2020