Savart, Champagne, 1er Cru, L'Ouverture - Magnum

Savart was born into wine but chose first to attempt a professional soccer career. Upon retiring that dream after a few years in Reims’ youth system, Frederic returned to his family’s land and took up the torch of the family’s winemaking. Largely influenced by Anselme Selosse’s principles of vineyard work, Savart takes a more holistic approach, tending the vineyards as naturally as possible. His work helps the grapes achieve greater ripeness than most in the area. This talented technician of a winemaker has crafted some of our favorite bottles over the years - overperforming Ouverture bottles top that list! Ouverture is crafted entirely from Pinot Noir vines in Ecueil and aged in a blend of old wood and stainless vessels. It is a blend of three successive vintages and receives 7g/L of dosage. There is an exuberant force, an energy and a personality to Savart’s wines that is disarmingly charming to the point where you might miss how complex they are. They stitch together waves of rich flavor and intensity over crackling acidity that leaves them poised and refreshing.