{"title":"Savaterre","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSavaterre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wines, celebrated for iconic Beechworth Chardonnay with depth, precision and elegance. Buy premium wines online now.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024-savaterre-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2024 Savaterre Pinot Noir is a deeply expressive and finely sculpted wine from one of Beechworth’s most acclaimed producers. Crafted with minimal intervention and absolute attention to detail, this vintage reflects the region’s cool-climate precision and the estate’s hallmark intensity. It is a Pinot Noir of depth, texture, and quiet power — complex yet beautifully poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrown at high elevation in the granitic foothills of Beechworth, the Savaterre vineyard benefits from long, cool ripening conditions that yield fruit of exceptional concentration and natural acidity. Handpicked grapes were fermented with indigenous yeasts, including a proportion of whole bunches to enhance aromatic lift and structural nuance. Gentle extraction preserved finesse, while maturation in fine French oak barriques over 18 months contributed layers of complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bouquet opens with dark cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with rose petal, spice, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is richly textured yet refined, showing vibrant red and black fruits, savoury herbs, and fine mineral threads. Silky but persistent tannins guide the wine toward a long, seamless finish marked by clarity and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis vintage captures Savaterre’s signature style — powerful without excess, elegant without fragility. It combines purity, tension, and layered detail, offering both immediate allure and significant potential for development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSuperb now for its aromatic vibrancy, yet structured to evolve gracefully over 10–15 years. Ideal pairings include duck breast, mushroom ragout, roast pork, or dishes featuring truffle and earthy herbs, complementing the wine’s depth and savoury dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eStructure, structure, structure ... in a top year like 2021, the winemaker has chosen to deliver a pinot noir for the ages, aka, the cellar. Tight as a drum, it quietly unwinds with air bringing redcurrant, cranberry, sour cherry, stems and dried herbs with signature Aussie bush scents. Tannins play a forceful role at this early stage, finishing dry with a touch of savoury, amaro-style bitterness. It will pay to be patient with this one\u003c\/span\u003e. Rated : \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeni Port \u003c\/span\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious, juicy, fragrant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aroma of dewy rose petal, sour cherry, pomegranate, raspberry and ripe red berry fruits, exotic spices with a subtle gamey truffle finish. Pure, focused and precise with great length, texture and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant wine of depth, complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease open this wine and decant a few hours before enjoyment as this wine continues to evolve and reveal its nuances over many hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eStructure, structure, structure ... in a top year like 2021, the winemaker has chosen to deliver a pinot noir for the ages, aka, the cellar. Tight as a drum, it quietly unwinds with air bringing redcurrant, cranberry, sour cherry, stems and dried herbs with signature Aussie bush scents. Tannins play a forceful role at this early stage, finishing dry with a touch of savoury, amaro-style bitterness. It will pay to be patient with this one\u003c\/span\u003e. Rated : \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeni Port \u003c\/span\u003e- Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a delicious, juicy, fragrant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aroma of dewy rose petal, sour cherry, pomegranate, raspberry and ripe red berry fruits, exotic spices with a subtle gamey truffle finish. 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Drink now.”\u003cbr\u003e• Ned Goodwin MW – Halliday (2017 vintage): “Creamy, mid-weighted, stone fruit, leesy detail, mineral drive; fresh acidity. Rated 94 Points.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frère Cadet range is designed to be approachable in youth while retaining Savaterre’s hallmark precision. Crafted from hand-picked Beechworth Chardonnay—fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts and matured for 18 months in quality French oak—this cuvée shows generous fruit, purity, and freshness. A more relaxed counterpart to the flagship Savaterre label, intended for earlier enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003eCitrus purity with notes of lemon, stone fruit and subtle pastry aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with a rounded mouthfeel, bright acidity and layered citrus–stone fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavaterre, founded by winemaker Keppell Smith in Beechworth, focuses on artisanal small-batch winemaking with uncompromising quality. 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Here is a top example, blaring the sub-alpine granitic post code of violet, blueberry, iodine, tapenade and in this instance, a swathe of bitter, almost sooty dried tobacco to aniseed elements across the lithe, exceptionally long finish. Gorgeous nose! The acidity is juicy, filigreed and wonderful. To be churlish, the mid-palate is a little fruit sweet, but time should galvanize the elements into an exceptional whole. Drink or hold. 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