# Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc Vieilles Vignes (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Génot-Boulanger
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €68
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** boxwood, chamomile, vanilla, oaty/cereal, almond, honey, nut

## About this wine

Domaine Génot-Boulanger's Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy's Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation. The 'Vieilles Vignes' designation signifies grapes from old vines, contributing to the wine's character. The estate, managed by the fourth generation of the Lavollée family, is committed to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar. The grapes are grown across three specific parcels within Savigny-lès-Beaune, totaling 0.56 hectares.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are sourced from three specific parcels: Les Saucours, Les Gollardes, and Les Goudelettes.
- The estate has been certified organic since 2018.
- Fermentation uses natural yeasts, a nod to traditional winemaking.
- The wine is bottled unfiltered to preserve its character.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and delicate acidity can complement lighter proteins and creamy sauces without overpowering them. Its subtle vegetal notes can echo similar flavors in dishes, creating a harmonious dining experience.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Génot-Boulanger's Savigny-les-Beaune Blanc Vieilles Vignes begins with hand-harvested grapes that are pressed as whole clusters. Fermentation occurs with natural yeasts in oak barrels, with no added sulfur. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, including 10-15% new oak, followed by six months in stainless steel tanks. Finally, it is bottled unfiltered.