COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Simon Bize et Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Savigny-les-Beaune Aux Grands Liards 2018 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, produced by Domaine Simon Bize et Fils. This wine originates from the Aux Grands Liards climat, a recognized vineyard within the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation. Domaine Simon Bize et Fils is a historic family estate, established in 1880, known for its traditional winemaking approach. The estate emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and a philosophy focused on expressing terroir with finesse and elegance, often working with old vines and employing a restrained use of oak. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by warm and dry conditions, resulting in ripe fruit and concentration.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1880, the estate has been in the Bize family for generations.
Fact 02
The estate practices environmentally conscious farming, including soil plowing.
Fact 03
They favor older French oak barrels, typically avoiding new oak.
Fact 04
Neal Martin of Vinous awarded the 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Grands Liards 1er Cru 90 points.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine Simon Bize et Fils for this wine involves fermentation in wooden vats, often using whole-bunch or partial destemming, with indigenous yeasts and gentle punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, with a preference for older barrels (one to six years) to minimize new oak influence. The estate practices environmentally conscious farming, including soil plowing and manual harvesting, reflecting a philosophy of minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself.
