Domaine d'Ardhuy Savigny les Beaune Clos des Godeaux 2008
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Domaine d’Ardhuy is located in the very heart of Burgundy, in the Côte de Nuits, at the border of the Côte de Beaune. It is settled in the Clos des Langres, which has been known for the quality of its wines since the monks of the Abbaye de Cîteau planted the vineyards in the 10th century. The d'Ardhuy family has owned this 38.5 hectare estate for four generations. The vineyards stretch from Puligny-Montrachet to Gevrey-Chambertin, producing some 40 different wines, mainly grands crus and premier crus (Corton, Clos de Vougeot, Corton Charlemagne, ect..), among them, they have 6 Grands Crus, 15 Premiers Crus et 15 Villages.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Savigny-lès-Beaune is a small village near Beaune that produces delightful red and white wines under its own appellation name. Cut by a river, the vineyards on its southern side have sandy soils that result in charming, floral reds. Premiers Crus vineyards on this side include Les Peuillets, Les Narbantons, Les Rouvrettes and Les Marconnets.
On Savigny’s northern side, bordering Pernand-Vergelles, vineyards are planted on rocky soils and produce juicy and spicy Pinot Noir. The village’s best whites, all made of Chardonnay, are full on the palate and abound in texture, complexity and freshness.