Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes 2023 | Domaine Bellang

The Domaine Christian Bellang et Fils Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes is a red wine from the 2023 vintage, produced by a historic estate based in Meursault. The domain has been cultivating vines since at least 1789 and is currently managed by Christophe Bellang alongside his father, Christian, who have operated together since 1995. This specific bottling is designated as "Vieilles Vignes," reflecting its origin from family-inherited parcels in Savigny-lès-Beaune where the vines average approximately forty years of age.

Situated on the northern slopes of the appellation, the vineyards rest on distinctive terroir composed of clay-limestone soils featuring ferruginous red clay, known locally as terres rouges, overlying Bathonian limestone. The wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Viticultural practices adhere to Lutte Raisonnée (reasoned, low-input viticulture), and vinification relies on indigenous yeasts for fermentation. The winemaking process involves an initial twelve months of ageing in oak barrels, followed by an additional six months in tank before bottling. Annual production is limited to approximately 1,200 bottles per vintage.

As a Burgundian red, this wine expresses the classic profile of Pinot Noir grown on calcareous soils with significant clay content. The combination of older vines and the specific mineral composition of the terres rouges typically contributes structure and aromatic complexity characteristic of the northern slopes of Savigny-lès-Beaune. The wine’s construction suggests a focus on traditional expression of its terroir. The blend of barrel ageing for texture and tank storage for freshness aims to preserve the fruit's integrity while integrating oak influence. With only 1,200 bottles produced annually, this is a relatively scarce offering from a long-standing family domain, representing the estate’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and historical continuity in the heart of Burgundy.