The Terroirs Of Savigny Les Beaune Tasting

John Gilman will host this deep dive in the terroirs of Savigny-lès-Beaune. John’s insights on the wines of Burgundy come from decades of traveling and writing about the region in his newsletter “View From the Cellar”. Savigny-lès-Beaune “at the side of Beaune”, is the name invariably tied to the wines of the village. The commune has multiple soils and exposures making it fascinating to explore. The two main areas are divided by a small stream called the Rhoin. On the Beaune side the vineyards are Marconnets, Jarrons, and Narbantons. These are richer wines of the village with a pronounced earthiness, they are the most concentrated Savignys reminiscent of a good Pommard or a village Vosne-Romanée. Across the valley on the Pernand side the vineyards Serpentières, Lavières, and Vergelesses offer a lighter yet perfumed intensity.

The gout de terroir has a distinct minerality balanced by soft strawberry fruit. No matter which area the wines come from they all have an uncanny ability to age but can also be rewarding when young. There are some whites produced but the greatest wines of the village are red. This fun and informative tasting will enhance your knowledge of the excellent red wines of Beaune.

WINES INCLUDE:

• Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Guettes 1995 
• Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Guettes 1999 
• Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Les Narbantons 1995 
• Domaine Simon Bize et Fils, Savigny-lès-Beaune ‘Aux Grands Liards’ 1989 
• Domaine Simon Bize et Fils, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses 1989 
• Domaine Simon Bize et Fils, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Marconnets 1990 
• Domaine Simon Bize et Fils, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Fournaux 1999
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons 1988 
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons 1989 
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons 1990 
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons 1993 
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Jarrons 1995 
• Domaine Maurice Écard, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets 1988 
• Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières 1988