Patrick Javillier : Savigny-Les-Beaune Village "Les Grands Liards" 2021

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Savigny-Les-Beaune Village "Les Grands Liards" 2021 from Patrick Javillier

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a moderately intense garnet-red color.

Nose

The nose is expressive and slightly wild, revealing pronounced notes of fresh red fruit, notably raspberries. Subtle touches of damp earth and spice accompany this fruit-driven profile, while mineral nuances reflect the limestone and chalky soils of the terroir. The overall impression highlights great aromatic youth.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its remarkable softness and freshness. The mouthfeel offers lovely roundness, balanced by a marked acidity that maintains the vintage’s signature vibrancy. The tannins, clearly present, are perfectly integrated and never harsh, making the wine immediately approachable while preserving its aging potential. The finish lingers with persistence on red fruit and spicy notes typical of cool-climate Pinot Noir, accompanied by a certain rustic edge characteristic of the Savigny-les-Beaune appellation.

Food and wine pairings

This Savigny-Les-Beaune 2021 pairs perfectly with roasted meats such as duck, grilled ribeye steak, or pork. It also elegantly complements roasted poultry, partridge with chanterelles, or a venison stew. For cheese, opt for soft cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or Camembert, as well as hard cheeses like Gruyère. More surprisingly, this wine can also elevate shellfish preparations such as crab or steamed shrimp, as well as oven-baked fish.

Serving and cellaring

This Savigny-Les-Beaune 2021 can be enjoyed now or cellared for further development through around 2029.

An elegant, fresh Pinot Noir from Côte de Beaune by Patrick Javillier

The estate

Founded in 1945 by Raymond Javillier, the Domaine Patrick Javillier now spans 11 hectares in the heart of Meursault, in Côte de Beaune. Patrick Javillier, a trained oenologist, took over in 1974 and expanded the estate with a technical approach while respecting Burgundy traditions. Since 2005, his daughter Marion Roue Javillier, the current president, has overseen the production and marketing of the red wines, while Pierre-Emmanuel Lamy supervises the whites. This family-owned Burgundy estate stands out for its parcel-by-parcel winemaking philosophy, vinifying each climat separately to fully express the diversity of Côte de Beaune terroirs.

The vineyard

This Savigny-Les-Beaune comes from vineyards located in this picturesque village of Côte de Beaune, about three kilometers north of Beaune. The parcels extend in a distinctive V-shaped formation, at the meeting point of a valley and the plain, at elevations ranging from 220 to 360 meters. The soils—made up of stony limestone, red clay, ochre earth, and small stony scree—rest on a naturally low-fertility chalky limestone base. This geological composition promotes aromatic concentration in Pinot Noir grapes. The estate manages its vineyards with the utmost respect for the environment, prioritizing soil health and the authentic expression of the terroir.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage in Bourgogne ranks among the most challenging of the last decades. A catastrophic frost in early April, following a promising start to spring, devastated young buds across the entire region, resulting in historically low yields. The following months alternated between rainy spells and warm periods, creating pressure from fungal diseases. Despite these trying conditions, the vintage ultimately produced wines characterized by their freshness, fine texture, and elegant fruit expression. Reduced yields enabled a natural concentration of phenolic ripeness, giving rise to harmonious, elegant wines with moderate alcohol levels.

Vinification and aging

The grapes for the Savigny-Les-Beaune 2021 were fully destemmed prior to vinification, allowing precise control of tannin extraction and ensuring a refined texture in the finished wine. Fermentation was carried out with indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes, thus respecting the authentic expression of the terroir. Aging took place in oak barrels for several months, encouraging the integration of the wine’s components and the development of aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir