Domaine Pierre Guillemot - Savigny-les-Beaune 'Vieilles Vignes' 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!

Savigny “Vieilles Vignes” is sourced from three parcels: Planchots de la Champagne, Dessus les Gollardes, Vermots.

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

"Aromas of plums, orange zest, peony and spices introduce the 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes, a medium-bodied, elegantly fleshy, charming wine that's fine-boned, pure and precise. It's another excellent rendition of this stalwart cuvée that seems to be immune to vintage variation." - 90 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer: Domaine Pierre Guillemot

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Savigny-les-Beaune 

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml