Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Arthur Girard

Domaine des Hospices de Beaune

Albert Bichot’s view

Deep red color. Attractive bouquet of red and black fruits, with cherry accents. This wine captures all the elegance of a great Savigny, with a majestic finish.

Food pairings

Filet mignon, gourmet salad, gratin dauphinois.

Terroirs
Details

This cuvée is made up of two climats: Les Peuillets and Les Bas Marconnets. They are continuous with each other along the slope of the hillside: only a path separates them. These climats border the commune of Beaune. Thanks to the deep, very stony red clays, the wine expresses a full-bodied character that needs to be tamed and worked with fruit. A fine cuvée for a Savigny de garde that sometimes needs to wait.

Region: Côte de Beaune
Village: Savigny Les Beaune
Level: Premier Cru
Appellation: Santenay 1er Cru
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Plots: Les Peuillets 0.57 ha, Les Bas-Marconnets 0.91 ha.

Vinification and aging

This Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Arthur Girard has been skilfully vinified by the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. Sold every year at the Hospices auction on the 3rd Sunday in November, Albert Bichot regularly buys this great wine on behalf of clients who then entrust us with its ageing in our cellars. During this important period, thanks to meticulous work and the blending of a variety of barrels, we further develop its complexity and potential.

Le Domaine des Hospices de Beaune est certifié bio depuis la récolte 2024 et bien entendu nous élevons dans nos caves Albert Bichot ce vin en respectant cette philosophie respectueuse de l’environnement.

The art of aging by Albert Bichot

History of the cuvée

Arthur Girard bequeathed part of his estate to the Hôtel-Dieu in 1936. This included his properties in Savigny-lès-Beaune: Les Guettottes, Les Peuillots, Marconnets and Le Bas Marconnets, Les Lavières, Les Charnières or Chaurières, and Les Champs Charbon Fourches. The Cuvée is traditionally made from two Premiers Crus, Les Bas Marconnets and Les Peuillets, whose vineyards border the commune of Beaune.