• Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot

    • Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode

    At a Glance

    • Size: 2.22 ha (5.48 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: 45% planted in the 1930s, 32% planted in the 1970s, 23% planted in the 2000s
    • Terroir: On a moderate east-facing slope, sand and clay soil.
    • Viticulture: Organic (AB, 2024)
    • Vinification: Separated into an old vine cuvée and a regular one, 30% whole cluster, 2-week ambient yeast fermentation, punch-downs for the first 4-5 days of fermentation followed by pump-overs, aged for 10-12 months in barrels (30% new), filtered, 50-60 ppm total SO2 at bottling.

    Additional Info

    This vineyard's name comes from the latin Dominus, and used to belong to the "Lord" of Savigny.

    Production ranges from about 650 to 850 cases annually.