The wine region of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru is located in the region of Savigny-lès-Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hospices de Beaune or the Domaine Hospices de Beaune produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, iron or prune and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, cedar or vegetal.
In the mouth of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 62 estates and châteaux in the of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru, producing 87 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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