Domaine Rapet Père et Fils - Savigny-lès-Beaune - Aux Fournaux - Red - 2023

Wine:

From 50-year-old vines rooted in deep, iron-rich soils, the 2023 Red Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Fournaux is a refined and vibrant expression of Pinot Noir. Bursting with notes of blackcurrant and fresh raspberry, it offers a delicate structure with smooth, moderate tannins. Elegant and approachable, it’s a perfect introduction to Burgundy—ideal with white meats or veal—and has the potential to age gracefully for up to 10 years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermented in vats for 15 days, with punching down of the cap. Aged in barrels, 20% of which are new.

Certified organic wine from a Level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) farm.

Color:

Very intense carmine red.

Nose:

Aromas of blackcurrant and fresh raspberry.

Palate:

Elegant and fresh, with a perfectly ripe fruitiness, this wine offers a delicate Pinot with moderate tannins, a perfectly well-behaved Burgundy.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-baked free-range poultry, roast sweetbread with liquorice, quail with grapes, veal chops with oyster mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034.

Recognized with two stars by La Revue du Vin de France—the country’s most prestigious wine guide—Domaine Rapet Père & Fils stands among Burgundy’s elite. Their wines are known for their classic character, exceptional balance, and ability to age beautifully.

Winemaker Vincent Rapet, now joined by his son Robin, has long championed a style rooted in harmony and precision. In the cellar, their wines are aged in 350-liter barrels, allowing them to develop nuance and finesse while preserving freshness. With a commitment to organic farming, the Rapets craft wines that are honest, pure, and true to their terroir. From village-level bottlings to the esteemed Corton Grand Cru, every wine is marked by clarity, energy, and quiet sophistication.