Brand: Savart
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Vintage: NV
Farming Practice: Biodynamic
Frédéric Savart, initially a footballer, returned to his family's Champagne estate in 1993. Founded in 1947 by his grandfather René, the estate saw significant growth under his father Daniel. Today, Frédéric leads the estate, producing acclaimed champagnes.
L'Ouverture is Fred Savart's entry level Champagne but it is far from one-dimensional. It is 100% Pinot Noir all from the village of Ecueil, half of which was fermented in mostly neutral barrel with the other half is fermented in stainless steel. The wine only sees partial malolactic fermentation. Fred doesn't guide the malolactic fermentation, instead it is the inclusion of reserve wine that goes through malolactic fermentation because it has gone more temperature swings. The wine is in equal parts a blend of three successive vintages and aged under cork, not crown cap. Dosage is 7g/L.