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2009 Mongeard-Mugneret Savigny-lès-Beaune - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune (5/7/2012)
Right on opening, this had lovely aromatics of light cherries and strawberries intertwined with a slight herbal hint that I almost always get from Savigny, backed by a hint of sous-bois. The palate, however, was unforgiving. So I had the waiter decant it for about an hour before pouring with our main courses. That hour or so really helped it flesh out and loosen up. The wine took on a beautiful weightless weight, with a slightly rustic mouthfeel carrying the elegant light red fruits and that lovely Savigny herbal note that I love so much, ending with a mid-length finish. The acidity was a tad high, but it was superb with our dishes (in my case a pork duo of loin and braised cheek). Good with food, but a bit rough around the edges if drunk alone. Either decant this for more than 2 hours or let it sleep for a while longer (say 2-5 years).
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