Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses
At a Glance
- Size: 0.30 ha (0.74 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: Planted in 1936
- Terroir: Ile des Vergelesses, steep slope, sandy-marl and limestone soil.
- Viticulture: Sustainable. No herbicides or pesticides.
- Vinification: Directly pressed, 12-hour cold soak. 4-6 week ambient yeast fermentation in barrels. Aged 6-12 months on the lees in barrels (15-50% new). No fining, filtered when necessary.