Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Goudelettes

When Antonin Guyon started out in the 1960s, he had but a few small parcels of land in Gevrey and Meursault—not an uncommon footing to have in the fragmented tapestry of Burgundy. But today, thanks in part to his forward-thinking sons Dominique and Michel, the domaine has evolved into one of the most prestigious in the Côte d’Or, with day-to-day operations helmed by Dominique and his daughter, Hombeline. Based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, the family’s vineyard properties stretch around the hill of Corton, north to Gevrey, south to Meursault, west to the Hautes Côtes de Nuits and east to Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their wines represent 15 different appellations, including an exceptional range of Premier and Grands Crus and covering many renowned cru villages, giving Domaine Antonin Guyon the depth of a traditional négociant, with estate-produced wines that represent a variety of quality tiers and price points.

Located just northwest of Beaune and usually overshadowed by neighboring appellations of Aloxe Corton and Beaune, Savigny-Les Beaune represents extraordinary value in Burgundy. The soils here are predominantly clay and limestone based.

Hand harvested, the grapes are then carried in small wooden boxes to the cellars where they are sorted. Long fermentation takes place for 15 days in wooden open vats at a controlled temperature, with punching down of the cap. aging in oak barrels (15% new oak) and estate bottling after 15 months.

Purple robe with a nose of small red fruits. Elegant, well balanced with very fine tannins.