# Savigny les Beaune Les Goudelettes (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Antonin Guyon
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €33
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** violet, strawberry, red plum, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, forest floor, leather, earth

## About this wine

The Savigny les Beaune Les Goudelettes 2021 is a red wine from the Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC in Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Domaine Antonin Guyon, a prominent family-owned estate with a history since the 1960s, produces this wine. Managed by the sons of the founder, the domaine is known for its elegant wines. The Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation is recognized for offering notable value within Burgundy. The 2021 vintage presented challenges due to frost, leading to reduced yields and wines with distinct acidity and structure.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Antonin Guyon is one of Burgundy's largest family-owned estates.
- The Les Goudelettes vineyard is situated at the top of a hill, facing east.
- The 2021 harvest was approximately half of a typical year due to frost.
- Savigny-lès-Beaune is often considered a source of great value in Burgundy.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fine tannins complement the protein in red meats and poultry, while its acidity cuts through richer sauces and fats. Earthy notes in dishes like mushroom risotto can echo the wine's subtle complexity.

## Wine making process

The production of Savigny les Beaune Les Goudelettes 2021 involves hand-harvesting grapes into small wooden boxes, followed by sorting at the winery. Fermentation occurs in wooden vats with temperature control. The wine then undergoes aging for 15 months in oak barrels, with 15% being new. The domaine employs organic farming practices. The estate is managed by the sons of the founder, balancing traditional methods with modern techniques.