2022 Domaine Guilbert-Gillet Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets Rouge

Les Peuillets 2022 is Domaine Guilbert-Gillet’s red Premier Cru from Savigny-lès-Beaune, made from Pinot Noir. This 750mL bottle brings together a named vineyard, the 2022 vintage and the work of a small producer based in the village, offering a focused expression of the Côte de Beaune.

Les Peuillets lies towards the border with Beaune. Its well-drained soils combine clay and limestone with stony material, gravel and sand, providing useful context for understanding the site. The wine is listed by specialist merchant Leon & Son as organically farmed Pinot Noir, with red-fruit character and an affinity for food. The bottle’s own label also identifies it as unfiltered.

For a comparative tasting, consider placing it beside another Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru to explore the differences between vineyard sites and producers. Suggested pairings include roast duck, poultry with mushrooms and gently cooked game. Serve slightly cool in a Burgundy glass and allow the wine time to develop, deciding on decanting after an initial taste.