AOC Savigny-Lès-Beaune

The Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) Savigny-lès-Beaune is a prestigious wine appellation in the Burgundy region of France. Famous for its elegant red wines and refined white wines, this AOP embodies the excellence and diversity of Burgundy's terroir, with crus that reflect the unique character of the commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

The terroir of the Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO is remarkable for its geological diversity and varied exposure. Clay-limestone, marl-limestone and sandy-clay soils give the wines great aromatic complexity and a tannin-rich structure for the reds, while clay-limestone and silty-clay soils offer finesse and elegance to the white wines. The influence of the semi-continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, contributes to optimal ripening of the grapes, bringing freshness and balance to the wines.

Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO wines are mainly made from Pinot Noir grapes for red wines and Chardonnay for white wines. These noble grape varieties, cultivated with care by the region's winemakers, offer wines of great elegance and aromatic complexity, fully reflecting the terroir of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

The Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO is distinguished by its diversity of crus, ranging from reds to whites to rosés. Each of Savigny-lès-Beaune's climats offers wines of great personality, seducing wine lovers the world over with their quality and unique character. Among the most famous are the climats "Les Lavières", "Les Narbantons" and "Les Vergelesses", which produce wines of exceptional quality, sought after by connoisseurs.

The Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO covers around 360 hectares of vineyards, spread over the commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune and the surrounding area. Each year, this PDO produces around 15,000 hectoliters of wine, 80% of which are reds. Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO wines are distinguished by their elegance, finesse and ability to age gracefully, offering a palette of flavors that will delight the most demanding palates.

The wines of the Savigny-lès-Beaune PDO stand out for their quality and unique character, reflecting the richness and diversity of the Savigny-lès-Beaune terroir. The reds, made from Pinot Noir grapes, offer aromas of red fruits, spices and undergrowth, with silky tannins and a long finish. The whites, made from Chardonnay, reveal aromas of white fruit, white flowers and fresh butter, with lovely freshness and great aromatic complexity.