Savigny-Lès-Beaune AOC Clos des Godeaux 2022 Le Puy de L'Ours

What kind of wine it is

Savigny-Lès-Beaune Clos des Godeaux from Le Puy de L’Ours is a red wine produced in Burgundy from Pinot Noir grapes. This label reflects a restrained style, focused on a precise aromatic profile and a fine structure. Vinification involves full destemming of the bunches, gentle punch-downs, and a brief foot crushing. Ageing takes place in wooden barrels without new oak, a technical choice aimed at preserving fruit clarity and natural palate balance. This red faithfully interprets the character of the terroir and production method, offering a defined and easy-drinking experience.

Where it comes from

This wine is born in the prestigious Burgundy region, within the Côte de Beaune area, with vineyards in the commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune. The vines grow in the Clos des Godeaux climat, characterized by clay-limestone soils with some white marl. This particular soil composition supports steady grape ripening and helps create a finely textured tannic structure. The southwest exposure ensures full fruit ripeness while maintaining great aromatic precision. The area's temperate climate gives the wine a defined fruit character and a balanced structure.

How it is produced

Production begins with manual harvesting, allowing careful selection of the best bunches in the vineyard. In the winery, the grapes are fully destemmed and fermentation is managed with gentle daily punch-downs. Near the end of fermentation, two foot treading sessions delicately extract phenolic components, followed by pressing in a vertical press. The wine then matures for around eight months in wooden barrels, strictly avoiding new wood. This conservative choice preserves the gustatory tension and allows the aromatic profile to remain untouched by toasty notes.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine displays a bright ruby red colour, typical of Côte de Beaune expressions. On the nose, it develops elegant floral aromas, well balanced by a clear red fruit component that lends cleanliness and precision. On the palate, it reveals a fine, distinctly fruity structure, focused on balance and easy drinking. The finish is marked by a slight bitter note that extends persistence and adds an enjoyable complexity, closing the sip with sophistication and no heaviness.

Food pairings

Thanks to its fine structure and fruity texture, this red is an excellent match for dishes based on tomato sauce and flavourful fish dishes. Its versatility makes it ideal also for roast white meats, poultry, and red meat, as long as the recipes are not excessively spicy. At the table, it creates great harmony with traditional recipes such as chicken cacciatora or delicate roasts. The pronounced fruit component and slightly bitter finish help cleanse the palate and enhance the juiciness of the meats with every sip.

When to serve it

This Savigny-lès-Beaune is the ideal choice for those seeking a well-measured wine, perfect to share during everyday meals or informal get-togethers. Its ability to pair with a whole menu, from starters to main courses, makes it a benchmark for classic cuisine. It's the right glass to serve when looking for balance and clarity, thanks to careful ageing that enhances the raw material. It expresses its best in moments where you want to enjoy a linear drinking experience, accompanied by pleasant aromatic clearness.