Maison Evenstad Savigny-Lès-Beaune Pinot Noir

2023 Maison Evenstad Savigny-Lès-Beaune

Located between the Hill of Corton and Beaune, the vineyards of Savigny-Lès-Beaune carry a storied past, marked by the presence of a grand 14th-century castle that reflects the appellation’s noble heritage. Officially designated as an AOC in 1937, the vineyards range from 250 to 400 meters in elevation and showcase a diversity of soils. The lower slopes contain alluvial deposits from the Rhoin River, while the higher terrain mirrors the geology of the Hill of Corton, featuring gravelly soils and oolitic ironstone. Moving down the slope, the red-brown limestone transitions into clay and pebbly compositions, while the opposite east-facing side reveals limestone soils with traces of sand.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir
Appellation

Savigny-Lès-Beaune
Harvest Date

09/13/2023
Barrel Aging

18 months, French Oak
Bottling Date

5/21/25
Alcohol

13%

Vintage 2023

Winemaker Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.