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
Vinous team outing at Morrell in Rockefeller Center! Savart offers an unctuous Champagne - leesy and palate coating. It’s more oxidative flavors find a more red-fruited finish, tasting of brioche meets raspberry liqueur. Gratifying on this late April evening in the city.
Vinous team outing at Morrell in Rockefeller Center! Savart offers an unctuous Champagne - leesy and palate coating. It’s more oxidative flavors find a more red-fruited finish, tasting of brioche meets raspberry liqueur. Gratifying on this late April evening in the city.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2018
Stunning wine from Savart. Focused with green apples and lemon and red berries. Crushed oyster shells and brioche. A beauty, especially on a gorgeous spring day in New York overlooking the Rockefeller building from the wine garden at Morrells.
Stunning wine from Savart. Focused with green apples and lemon and red berries. Crushed oyster shells and brioche. A beauty, especially on a gorgeous spring day in New York overlooking the Rockefeller building from the wine garden at Morrells.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2018
Candied fruit & brioche nose. Lacework bubbles, lovely acidity & richness. 100% pinot noir. Brilliant entry level from Savart. Disgorged Sept 2021.
Candied fruit & brioche nose. Lacework bubbles, lovely acidity & richness. 100% pinot noir. Brilliant entry level from Savart. Disgorged Sept 2021.
Jul 24th, 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, 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