Domaine Pierre Guillemot - Savigny-les-Beaune '1er Cru Les Serpentières' 2022

The Guillemot family has worked Savigny-lès-Beaune vines for eight generations (!) and produces wines with classic Burgundian finesse and balance, all while leaving us a reminder of Savigny’s rustic character. Guillemot is one of the quintessential KLWM producers, with wines that epitomize the local terroir and emphasize grace and elegance over power and structure. But do not be fooled into thinking that this means they lack aging potential; the Guillemots are very proud of their old wines and thankfully have the foresight to set aside a good supply and follow their wines’ development over the years. A recent tasting at the domaine included a 1989 and 1975 Savigny Blanc, as well as the ‘90, ‘88, ‘85, ‘82, ‘76, ’72, and ‘64 Rouge. There was not a single tired bottle in the bunch. We challenge anyone to find a better deal on Burgundies that are built to last like these!

Pierre Guillemot is usually one the first names to come to mind when speaking about Savigny-les-Beaune.

"Aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, rose petals, licorice and spices introduce Guillemot's emblematic 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Serpentières, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine that's fleshy, concentrated and vibrant, with a layered, complete profile and a long, bright finish. It's a lovely wine that will offer a broad drinking window. The irrepressible Vincent Guillemot had every reason to smile as he showed me his family's 2022 portfolio, a range of wines characterized by purity and generosity of fruit. As readers will remember, this seven-hectare estate is rather classical, the reds fermenting in wooden tanks with temperature control, followed by élevage with modest percentages of new wood. Whole clusters increasingly play a role here. The wines are remarkably consistent, surpassing expectations in challenging years and fully delivering in more propitious vintages." - 93 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Mid purple in colour, lighter than Gravains, but never expect a concentrated colour in Serpentières. The bouquet is deliciously perfumed, strawberries included the alpine version. Good acidity behind with a light bitterness which keeps the tension going. Fine length. Drink from 2027-2035." - 90-92 points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

Producer: Domaine Pierre Guillemot

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml