Savigny-lès-Beaune
Overview
Savigny-lès-Beaune is a large appellation tucked into a side valley behind Beaune. It produces fresh, elegant, and relatively early-drinking reds with good value compared to neighboring villages. The village is divided by the Rhoin river — vineyards on the Pernand side (north) tend toward more aromatic, lighter wines; those on the Beaune side (south) are fuller and earthier. No grand crus, but a respectable number of premiers crus. The village is home to an unusually dense concentration of fine small domaines.
Key Producers
- Domaine Simon Bize et Fils
- Domaine Camus-Bruchon
- Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Domaine Jean-Marc et Hugues Pavelot
- Domaine Serrigny
Premier Crus (highlights)
Les Marconnets, Les Lavières, Les Peuillets, Aux Guettes, Les Serpentières.
Style Notes
Savigny reds show red cherry, earth, and a pleasant rusticity — approachable but capable of real complexity from top producers. Prices remain accessible compared to Beaune and Volnay. White Savigny is underrated.
Vintage Notes
- 2024: Claude de Nicolay of Domaine Chandon de Briailles famously described 2024 as “a virtual vintage for us!” given the devastation to yields. Despite low quantities, quality praised by Gilman.
My Tastings
(none yet)
Sources
sources/articles/VFTC/VFTC Jan-Feb 2026 #121.pdf