• Simon Bize
  • Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge 1er Cru Les Fournaux

    At a Glance

    • Size: 1.00 ha (2.47 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted 1962-1963
    • Terroir: East-facing, rocky on the upper section of the slope, deeper soil at the bottom.
    • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: 100% whole cluster. 4-5 day cool maceration at 15°C. Ambient yeast fermentation with pump-overs and foot punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrels (0-20% new). Racked once.

    Additional Info

    Les Fournaux refers to an oven used for melting ore, alluding to open-pit mining in the area.