Savigny-Lès-Beaune Rouge Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault

Savigny-Lès-Beaune Rouge Magnum 2023, Château de Meursault is a village of the Côte de Beaune set in the Rhoin valley, a little off the main road of the crus. This supple, perfumed red gives its most direct version.

Savigny-lès-Beaune occupies a combe carved out by the Rhoin, which gives it two distinct slopes: the one on the Beaune side, with deeper and more generous soils, and the one on the Pernand-Vergelesses side, stonier and cooler. The village appellation often blends several lieux-dits on both banks, hence a wine balanced between fruit and freshness. The house style is that of a Pinot Noir for pleasure: crunchy red fruit, discreet tannins, a slender palate. It is the opposite of the frame of a Pommard.

What the critics say about this cuvée

The scores below cover the latest vintages of the cuvée, all vintages taken together. The 2023 vintage earns 16/20 at Bourgogne Aujourd'hui and the 2021 is rated 90/100 by Jasper Morris.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates in the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief it grew out of dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares across around a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, giving five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate sells entirely direct, and 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key points

• Origin: France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Savigny-Lès-Beaune Rouge
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2023
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic agriculture
• Volume: 150 cl, magnum

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Light and clear ruby, pale cherry highlights
• Nose: Strawberry, raspberry, violet, a touch of fresh almond
• Palate: Light and crunchy, almost melted tannins, generous finish on fresh fruit

Serving and storing

Serve this Savigny-Lès-Beaune at 14 to 15 °C. Its cellaring potential is three to eight years. The magnum ages more slowly than the bottle, so count on a few years more. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food and wine pairings

Charcuterie, oeufs en meurette, roast chicken, bacon quiche. Served slightly cool, it also goes very well with a board of goat cheeses.

Going further

Read the Côte de Beaune, which wine for a roast chicken and understanding the Bourgogne appellations. Find every cuvée in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Burgundy selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Savigny-lès-Beaune, a wine to drink young?

Yes, the village appellation is happily drunk between two and six years, on the fruit. Some solid vintages hold for eight or ten years, but that is not where it gives its best.

Is it a good first red Burgundy?

It is one of the best choices to start with. The tannins are fine, the fruit is easy to read and the style stays straightforward for a village appellation of the Côte de Beaune. A good starting point before moving on to Pommard or Volnay.

Why choose a magnum?

The magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two bottles. The ratio between the volume of wine and the surface in contact with air is more favourable, which slows the evolution and often gives fresher wines at the same age. It is also the format for a big table.

How is the bottle shipped?

Delivery is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked shipping.