• Simon Bize
  • Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge 1er Cru Les Fournaux

    At a Glance

    • Size: 1.00 ha (2.47 ac)
    • Variety: Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted 1962-1963
    • Terroir: East-facing, rocky on the upper section of the slope, deeper soil at the bottom.
    • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: 100% whole cluster, ambient yeast fermentation with foot punch-downs, aged for 12 months in used barrels and for 4-5 months in tank, no fining or filtration, minimal SO2 added after pressing.

    Additional Info

    Les Fournaux refers to an oven used for melting ore, alluding to open-pit mining in the area.