Domaine Jessiaume Beaune Premier Cru Les Cents Vignes 2023
Cellar for up to 10 years. Decanting is optional, up to 30 minutes before serving. Let us introduce you to Domaine Jessiaume, one of the finest wineries to grace the scenic landscape of Burgundy. It was founded by the Jessiaume family in 1850, but these days it is in the safe hands of Dr Jean-François Le Bigot, who has ushered the winery into the modern era of organic and minimal intervention viticulture. Domaine Jessiaume gets its grapes from a variety of fantastic appellations and Premier Cru’s within the Côte de Beaune - many of which are important stops on your journey through Burgundian wine. “Les Cents Vignes” is one such Premier Cru, with a wonderful clayish limestone soil that gifts its wines with a strong earthy and mineral vein. Les Cents Vignes is a 100% Pinot Noir wine, appearing with a vivid scarlet hue in the glass. Inquisitive notes of mulberry, raspberry, damp earth and pepper rise to the forefront of the nose. It is a medium-bodied wine but contains an intense, focused backbone of pure fruit that gives it a formidable character. Look for a core of red cherry, raspberry, lilac and mushroom, with a subtly mineral finish. When pairing this wine, try it alongside a thick mushroom risotto, soft cheese, or a hearty lamb chop.
Domaine de Montille Beaune Premier Cru Les Perrieres 2018
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Domaine de Montille has a very long tradition dating back to 1750. Unfortunately, over the centuries the estate was broken up, to be later recovered by Hubert de Montille in 1947. Today the estate covers about 35 hectares of vineyards managed by Etienne, Hubert's son. The Pinot Noir grapes come from a plot located on the top of a hill on a very stony marl near the town of Les Fèves. Here the vines, grown according to organic and biodynamic standards, enjoy unique soil and climate conditions that guarantee the production of mineral and structured wines. After manual harvesting, fermentation takes place mainly in large wooden vats and the finished wine rests in 228-liter barrels. The name of the Cru refers to the old quarries that were located nearby. The Beaune Premier Cru Les Perrieres is a lively and generous wine that seduces the nose with a broad and fragrant aromatic profile with notes of red fruits and graphite, followed by discreet woody notes and delicate spices. On the palate, it has silky tannins and a medium body. It is soft, juicy, and elegant. The finish is long and slightly spicy. It is a wine capable of aging deliciously for a couple of decades but can already be enjoyed now with a pork tenderloin with mushrooms.
Domaine des Clos Beaune Premier Cru Les Avaux 2020
Cellar for up to 12 years, or enjoy sooner. Decanting is optional, up to 30 minutes before serving. Domaine des Clos operates within a 6-hectare strip of magical wine-making land in Burgundy, sourcing grapes from renowned appellations such as Chablis, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune. It was founded in 1995 by Grégoire Bichot, an enterprising member of the legendary Bichot family. This Pinot Noir came from one of Beaune’s Premier Crus, a compact vineyard called “Les Avaux” situated on an east-facing hillside. The vineyard is only half a hectare in all, so its wines tend to be wonderfully focused and refined, boasting generous aromas and subtle minerality gained from the rocky soils. This wine is a fine example of Burgundian craftsmanship. It shows a welcoming, aromatic nose, replete with red berry scents and earthy, mineral undertones. It is a stunning ruby red in the glass, and once it hits your palate you will discover a feast of red fruits, oakiness and classic umami flavours. Notes of cherry, raspberry and strawberry intermingle, supported by youthful tannins and vibrant acidity. Some time ageing in the bottle may exaggerate some tertiary, oak-imparted flavours of baking spice. It is a delightfully dry, smooth drinking experience, worthy of pairing with fine meals. It will go well with earthy food such as mushroom risotto, nutty cheeses or herby meat dishes.
Domaine des Clos Beaune Premier Cru Les Greves 2017
Cellar for 15 years or more. Decanting is optional, for 30 minutes to an hour before serving. Les Grèves is a Premier Cru vineyard, overlooking the picturesque town of Beaune from. The wine opens up with a bouquet of ripe red fruits - complex raspberry notes mingle with strawberry and earthy forest floor, while a medley of spice lingers in the background. It is classic Burgundy, from one of the most well-respected winemakers in the region. Domaine des Clos was founded in 1995, by Grégoire, a member of the famed Bichot family. It spans six hectares of vineyards in all, encompassing Grand and Premier Crus in Beaune and Chablis. However, the winery itself is located in the green rolling fields of the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, where the wines are produced using minimal intervention methods. On the palate, Les Grèves reflects the nose, with complex red fruit scents, and a deep, crisp mouthfeel. As it opens up, you can detect a strong spicy side, with hints of vanilla, caraway, and cinnamon mingling with notes of smoke and wet stone minerality. It was aged in oak barrels, adding a refined structure that is typical of Beaune. Consider pairing Les Grèves with salmon or tuna steak, beef bourguignon, or mature cheese.
Domaine Seguin-Manuel Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavieres 2022
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. Domaine Seguin-Manuel has a long tradition spanning approximately 200 years. It was acquired in 2004 by Thibaut Marion, who expanded production and converted the vineyards to organic farming. The estate, based in Beaune, the capital of the Burgundy wine region, now covers just under 9 hectares of vineyards. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from a vineyard over 40 years old, located halfway up the slope, on soils of clay, iron oxide, limestone, and flat stones, with a southern exposure. The selection and harvest in the vineyard are manual, and after fermentation, the finished wine ages for 12 months in oak before bottling. The Domaine Seguin-Manuel Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavieres is an expressive and fragrant wine that reveals aromas of strawberry, cherry, and small berries against a background of woody notes. On the palate, it is velvety and medium-bodied, with fruity notes and a balanced profile, complemented by smooth tannins and a pleasant minerality that lingers on the long finish. It is an elegant Burgundy red that can age for a few years in the cellar or be enjoyed now with veal escalopes or stuffed guinea fowl breast.
Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Serpentieres 2023
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decanting optional, for up to 30 minutes before serving. Les Serpentieres is a vineyard in the heart of Savigny-les-Beaune, known for its fruity, fleshy Pinot Noirs. This one was crafted by Domaine Pierre Guillemot, a small winery, run by brothers Vincent and Pierre. The winery was founded by their grandfather in 1946, but the winemaking tradition in the Guillemot family goes back six generations, to the négociant, Phillipe. It begins with scents of ripe red hedgerow fruits, rose petals, star anise, and baking spice. It is a beautiful deep purple-red in the glass, packed with complex character and a medium to full body, thanks to the reddish brown soils that Les Serpentieres grows upon. In the mouth, it is laden with flavours of sour cherry, plum, and redcurrant, with warm, earthy hints of truffle, liquorice, and cinnamon. It has a rich, velvety mouthfeel, with subtle, finely-grained tannins, and a thick vein of acidity. Domaine Pierre Guillemot’s Burgundy’s are fermented in oak barrels, making them suitable for extended ageing. Consider pairing this one with roast chicken, vegetable tagine, or a mushroom burger. Les Serpentieres is an excellent place to start exploring the multifaceted terroir of Burgundy.
Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Aux Gravains 2023
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decanting for up to 30 minutes before serving. This wine was crafted from about a quarter of a hectare of the Premier Cru Aux Gravains, a notably earthy vineyard near the village of Savigny. It is deep and savoury on the nose, with slightly reductive hints of burnt caramel, pure cranberry, raspberry, and notes of nutmeg, clove, and smoked meat. Domaine Pierre Guillemot is a small Burgundian winery, located in Savigny-les-Beaune’s picturesque town square. It is owned and operated by Pierre and Vincent, two brothers who source their fruits from 8 hectares of vineyards. They represent the sixth generation of Guillemot winemakers - their grandfather founded the winery in 1946, but the family obsession with grapes goes back much further. The Aux Gravain vines that form the basis of this concentrated red are approximately 50 years old. In the mouth, it is mineral-driven, thanks to the limestone-rich soils, and hints of cassis, sour cherry, and raspberry mingle on the creamy mid-palate. The tannins are dense and mouth-coating, bringing excellent structure and potential for ageing, and complementing the heightened acidity. Consider enjoying it with classic Pinot Noir pairings, such as beef bourguignon, mushroom burgers, or a fine cheese.
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Beaune Premier Cru Clos du Roi 2023
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Continuing a long family tradition dating back to 1500, Jean-Jacques Girard founded his winery in Savigny les Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. The estate, which extends over 15 hectares of vineyards spread across the appellations of Savigny les Beaune, Aloxe Corton, Volnay, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, and Beaune, is today managed by Jean Jacques with his son Vincent. Their approach to the vineyard reflects their enormous passion and respect for the environment and the pure expression of the terroir. After the harvest and traditional vinification, the finished wine rests for 15 months in oak barrels. The result is a refined and well-structured wine that can evolve beautifully for over a decade. Beaune Premier Cru Clos du Roi is a Pinot Noir with a clear and brilliant color and ruby tones. On the nose, it reveals a fragrant and fruity aromatic profile with notes of small red fruits, blueberries, fresh grapes, and light hints of tobacco in the background. On the palate, it is smooth, round, and medium-bodied with silky tannins and a long and elegant finish that recalls fruity notes. It is the ideal wine for game birds: try it with stewed pheasant, roasted partridge, or mallard.
Chateau de Meursault Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets 2021
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. With its thousand-year history, Château de Meursault is one of the most prestigious Burgundy estates. Located in Meursault, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the estate extends over 65 hectares of vineyards cultivated organically and distributed between Puligny-Montrachet and Aloxe-Corton. The Pinot Noir grapes come from the 1er Cru Les Peuillets vineyard, which extends over just over one and a half hectares at the foot of the hill and is divided into two plots. Here the vines enjoy an eastern exposure and sink their roots into slightly stony clay-limestone soils. After a period of cold maceration and fermentation, the finished wine rests in a mix of new (30%) and used barrels and steel tanks for 15 months. Savigny-Les-Beaunes Premier Cru Les Peuillets is an elegant and expressive wine with an intensely fruity aromatic profile with notes of cassis, raspberry, and cherry, and hints of violet and spice in the background. On the palate, it is round and well-structured, soft and generous. It has firm and well-integrated tannins and a long and slightly spicy finish. Try it with beef bourguignon, grilled lamb chops, or a juicy Rib-eye steak.
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Peuillets 2023
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decanting is optional, up to 30 minutes before serving. The Girard family have spent the last 5 centuries etching their own distinct character into the landscape of Savigny-Les-Beaune. Jean-Jacques Girard is an enterprising seventh-generation grape grower - the first in the family to create his own winery. He was joined by his son Victor in 2008, and together, they create a remarkable range of Burgundy wine. This example was sourced from a Premier Cru vineyard in the village of Savigny-Les-Beaune, bordering the Beaune appellation. The vines of “Les Peuillets” are planted at an average altitude of 250 metres above sea level, producing potent, almost beefy Pinot Noirs, worthy of any collector’s cellar. “Les Peuillets” is equal parts bright and complex, opening with a bouquet of ripe red berries, sweet spices and ground pepper. As with the rest of Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard’s Premier Cru wines, this spent 15 months ageing in oak barrels before bottling. There are hints of oaky complexity on the tongue, but the palate is dominated by a round mouthfeel, concentrated jammy notes of raspberry and cherry, and a distinct minerality. This is a beautifully balanced wine, designed for pairing with exquisite dishes. It will complement roast duck wonderfully or more traditional Burgundy dishes, such as beef bourguignon.
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavieres 2023
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decanting is optional, up to 30 minutes before serving. Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard is a jewel nestled in the heart of Savigny-les-Beaune, a charming village in the Burgundy region. Jean-Jacques is still at the helm, creating a stellar range of Premier Cru wines with his son Victor. While they own plots of land across the appellations of Pommard, Volnay and Corton-Charlemagne, Savigny-les-Beaune is the land that they know best. This wine is sourced from “Les Lavières”, a sloping plot with vines planted as far back as 1943. The name refers to a type of flat limestone lying under the site’s thin soils. Widely considered one of the best Premier Cru’s in Savigny-les-Beaune, “Les Lavières” is a fantastic place to start exploring the intricacies of red Burgundy wine. Notable for its rich, summery character, the nose of “Les Lavières” is alive with notes of raspberry, strawberry and cassis. There is also an earthy, slightly masculine side to the wine as a whole, which is typical of this vineyard. The fruits were aged in oak for 11 months before bottling. On the palate, look for a medley of cherry, strawberry, blackberry and pomegranate. There are spice accents to be found, as well as a wonderful fresh acidity and hints of oakiness. Enjoy it alone, or alongside coq au vin, filet mignon, or a rich mushroom risotto.
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Serpentieres 2023
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Founded in the 90s in Savigny-les-Beaune, Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard owns over 15 hectares of vineyards spread across several communes, where they grow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Aligoté grapes. Since 2009, Jean-Jacques has been supported by his son Vincent in managing the estate. The Pinot Noir grapes for this elegant Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières are selected from the Cru of the same name, whose name is linked to the high presence of snakes in the past, due to the many water sources. Sustainable agriculture is practiced in the vineyard with limited use of fertilizers to maintain the health and balance of the soil and control yields. As for all the Premier Cru of the company, Les Serpentières also ages for about 15 months in oak barrels. In the glass, the wine reveals a bright color, with cherry red tones and an intense and broad aromatic profile with notes of small red berries, cassis, and maraschino cherries, followed by woody hints of undergrowth and licorice. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, juicy and round with a marked refreshing acidity and velvety tannins. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent. It is excellent in the traditional local pairing with beef Bourguignon, but it also goes well with game and medium-aged cheeses.
Domaine A.F. Gros Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Guettes 2021
Cellar for up to 15 years. Decant for an hour before serving. Clos des Guettes opens with an expressive nose of red cherries, raspberries, iron-rich earth, violets and spice, with subtle umami hints of mushroom as it opens up. Made with 100% Pinot Noir, it was sourced from a prestigious old-growth vineyard in Savigny-lès-Beaune, planted on gravelly, well-drained soils. Domaine A.F. Gros takes its name from Anne-Francoise, who inherited the land from her father in 1988. It is a small-scale family winery, these days owned and operated by Anne’s children, Julie, Paul, and Marine. Like the three other Gros family wineries in Burgundy, it is mostly associated with the appellation of Vosne-Romanee, where the soils are perfectly suited for top-class Pinot Noir. The younger generation, however, have expanded the estate outside of the family's traditional lands, and vinify their grapes in Beaune. In the mouth, this wine is medium-bodied and well-structured, with flavours of red hedgerow berries and sour cherry. Fine tannins and crisp acidity dance around subtle notes of cassis and forest floor. This is a superb Premier Cru at a reasonable price, with plenty of room for ageing in the cellar. Consider pairing it with roasted poultry, braised meats, or aged cheeses.
Domaine Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode 2020
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Domaine Jean-Marc and Hugues Pavelot is a family-run Burgundy winery, passed down from generation to generation, that owns approximately 13 hectares of vineyards spread across several appellations in the communes of Savigny-Les-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Beaune. The Pinot Noir grapes are selected from the Premier Cru La Dominade vineyard (from the latin word ‘dominus’) located on a gentle slope between Les Marconnets and Les Jarrons 1er cru. The vines of various ages (80, 40, and 10 years) sink their roots into a clayey soil rich in sand. After vinification, the finished wine rests in oak barrels (30% new) for 12 months. Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru La Dominode is a powerful and characterful wine with a deep garnet red color. On the nose, it reveals a broad and complex aromatic profile with ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and hints of undergrowth and moss. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, fleshy and round with velvety tannins and a very long and smooth finish that recalls spicy notes. It is a wine that shows excellent aging potential but is already enjoyable now. Try it with wild boar fillet or beef stew.
Domaine Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Aux Gravains 2018
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Domaine Pavelot is a family winery in Burgundy managed today by Jean-Marc and his son Hugues. The company, located in Savigny-lès-Beaune, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, extends over approximately 13 hectares of vineyards characterized by a strong geological and topographical diversity that is revealed in the typicity of their wines, which fully express the uniqueness of the Burgundy terroir. The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested by hand from the Cru Aux Gravains located in the alluvial fan of the Combe d'Orange streams on low slopes. Here the vines, some 80 years old and others 40 years old, rest on a soil with mixed sediments and gravel (hence the name of the cru). After fermentation, the wine rests in oak barrels (1/4 of which are new) for 1 year. Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Aux Gravains has an intense and brilliant color with carmine tones and garnet nuances. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of ripe black fruits and spices. On the palate, it is deep and concentrated with velvety tannins and a long finish that recalls balsamic notes. Keep it in the cellar for a few years, or enjoy it now with a game stew.
Domaine Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavieres 2021
Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Located in the commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune in Burgundy, the estate of Jean-Marc and Hugues Pavelot covers approximately 13 hectares of vineyards that also include plots in Aloxe-Corton and Beaune and are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Their elegant wines are characterized by the great geological and topographical diversity of the vineyards located between 220 and 360 meters above sea level. The estate, passed down from generation to generation, practices manual harvests and aging in oak barrels. The Pinot Noir grapes are selected from vines of about 50 years of age from the lower slopes where the soil is mainly calcareous with thin and flat rocks in the subsoil (hence the name of the cru Les Lavieres), a characteristic that ensures excellent drainage of the soil. After vinification, the wine rests for 12 months in barrels (of which 1/4 new). Savigny les Beaune Premier Cru Les Lavieres has an elegant and broad aromatic profile with notes of blackberries and small ripe red fruits, followed by light toasted notes. On the palate, it is rich and ripe, fresh and fleshy with fine and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and fruity. It is the ideal wine for game birds (especially partridge) and hare stew.
