Arthur Gras : Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er cru "Les Vergelesses" 2023

Tasting characteristics and serving advice for Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru "Les Vergelesses" 2023 by Arthur Gras

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a beautiful ruby hue.

Nose
The bouquet reveals floral notes alongside red-fruit aromas.

Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its elegance and finesse. The finish is marked by spicy notes that bring lovely complexity.

Food and wine pairings

This Savigny-lès-Beaune pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, veal in white sauce, and soft cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

This Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru "Les Vergelesses" 2023 can be enjoyed now and will evolve harmoniously until around 2033.

A finely elegant Burgundy Premier Cru by Arthur Gras

The estate

Based in Saint-Romain in Burgundy, this family estate was founded in 1979 by Alain Gras and farms around 12 hectares across Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses, and Meursault. Since 2020, Arthur Gras represents the new generation. The estate’s philosophy centers on sustainable viticulture, hand harvesting, and a meticulous single-parcel approach, with a focus on precision, minerality, and elegance.

The vineyard

This Savigny-lès-Beaune cuvée comes from a 0.5-hectare southeast-facing plot on the edge of the Bois de Noël. The 40-year-old vines thrive in clay-limestone soils enriched with gravel, offering a terroir that favors the expression of Pinot Noir.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for this Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru "Les Vergelesses" 2023 are harvested by hand. Vinification includes 20% whole clusters and a 10-day maceration with pump-overs and punch-downs. After pneumatic pressing, aging takes place entirely in barrels for 12 months before bottling.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.