2021 Guilbert Gillet Savigny-les-Beaune Les Planchots du Nord

Guilbert Gillet Savigny‑les‑Beaune “Les Planchots du Nord” is a soulful expression of old‑vine Pinot Noir from the cooler, lower‑slope reaches of Savigny. The nose opens with dark cherry, wild strawberry and black raspberry, layered with rose petal, dried thyme and a touch of smoke and black sesame reduction. On the palate it feels compact yet refined, with concentrated red‑black fruit wrapped in fine, powdery tannins and a distinct gravelly, clay‑limestone minerality. Fresh, mouth‑watering acidity keeps the wine lifted, while the finish lingers with savoury spice and a faintly saline edge, making it ideal for game birds or roast duck.