Winery Piguet ChouetSavigny-lès-Beaune 'Les Planchots'

The wine region of Savigny-lès-Beaune

The wine region of Savigny-lès-Beaune is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antonin Guyon or the Domaine Simon Bize & Fils produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Savigny-lès-Beaune 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 often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, nutty or oaky and sometimes also flavors of roasted hazelnut, tropical fruit or yellow apple.

The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.