• Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot

    • Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Guettes

    At a Glance

    • Size: 1.48 ha (3.66 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Average of 35 years (as of 2023).
    • Terroir: 300 m elevation, steep, south-facing slope, poor, shallow limestone soil.
    • Viticulture: Organic (AB, 2024)
    • Vinification: Destemmed, 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 (23% new), filtered, 50-60 ppm total SO2 at bottling.

    Additional Info

    The verb guetter means to watch over, a reference to this vineyard’s high altitude. The poor soils in this parcel often result in the lowest yields of all the vineyards for the domaine. In the vineyard, grass growth is allowed but limited with regular plowing to maintain a natural soil balance. Moderate use of organic fertilizers and strict pruning to control yields. Green harvest only when necessary.

    The annual production is from 625 to 670 cases.