Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Lavières

At a Glance

  • Surface: 0.55 ha (1.36 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1960s
  • Terroir: South-facing, mid-slope on the hill near Pernand-Vergelesses, chalky-textured clay and limestone soil
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs and pump-overs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.