Presentation
The history of Domaine Jean Guiton begins in 1975 in Bligny-lès-Beaune, with 2 hectares of vines under sharecropping. Jean Guiton gradually expanded the estate, reaching 10 hectares in 1986 with the acquisition of parcels in Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Savigny 1er Cru, and Beaune 1er Cru. His son Guillaume Guiton joined the estate in 2000, bringing a more daring and refined approach to winemaking. Today, the estate cultivates 11.5 hectares in Côte de Beaune, on prestigious appellations such as Volnay and Pommard. The winemaking is meticulous, with aging in oak barrels for 18 months, including 20% new barrels, giving the wines an elegant structure and beautiful aromatic complexity. Recognized for their finesse and balance, the wines of the estate are particularly appreciated by the great London tables.
Location
The parcels cultivated are Les Saucours and Les Fournaux.
Terroir
Clay-sandy and clay-limestone soils, bringing both freshness and structure.
In the vineyard
The vines are farmed with care and precision: sustainable soil management, canopy control, yield regulation, and minimal treatments to preserve balance and terroir expression.
Harvest
Manual harvest with rigorous selection of bunches.
Winemaking
20-day cuvaison with a cold pre-fermentation maceration. Punch-downs (pigeages) during fermentation for optimal extraction of colour, tannins, and aromas.
Ageing
Aged entirely in oak barrels, 15% of which are new, for 15 months to refine texture and aromatic complexity.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 à 60 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The Savigny-lès-Beaune Village from Domaine Jean Guiton expresses all the approachable charm of this Côte de Beaune appellation. Its bright ruby robe opens on a bouquet of crisp red fruits—raspberry, redcurrant, and fresh cherry—enhanced by delicate floral notes of peony and a subtle hint of sweet spice. The palate is supple and well-balanced, with juicy fruit supported by fine tannins and a refreshing acidity that extends the finish. A gourmand and elegant Pinot Noir, accessible in its youth but also capable of graceful evolution in the cellar.
Food pairings
This Savigny Village pairs beautifully with herb-roasted poultry, a grilled pork chop, or a veal sauté with seasonal vegetables. On the vegetarian side, it is a fine match for a mushroom tart, a root vegetable gratin, or a Provençal ratatouille. For cheese, it highlights soft washed-rind varieties such as Langres or a young Époisses, as well as lightly aged fresh cheeses.