Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Petits Godeaux

Petits Godeaux occupies a distinctive position at the northeastern boundary of Savigny-lès-Beaune, on the road leading toward Pernand-Vergelesses. The vineyard sits close to the Bois Noël woodland, which marks the upper edge of the appellation in this direction. Elevations range from 280 to 360 meters, placing it among the higher-altitude plots in Savigny-lès-Beaune. The south-facing orientation ensures good sun exposure throughout the growing season, a meaningful advantage in Burgundy's continental climate where ripening can be challenging.

• Positioned at the exit of Savigny-lès-Beaune toward Pernand-Vergelesses
• Bordered by the Bois Noël forest at the upper elevation boundary
• South-facing slope optimizes sunlight exposure
• Elevation of 280 to 360 meters situates it on the upper-mid slope of the Côte de Beaune

The soils at Petits Godeaux combine limestone with clay, a profile consistent with much of the Côte de Beaune and well suited to both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Limestone provides good drainage and contributes the mineral tension characteristic of Savigny-lès-Beaune wines, while clay retains enough moisture to support vine health through drier periods. The continental climate of Burgundy brings warm summers and cold winters, with sufficient diurnal temperature variation to preserve acidity in the fruit.

• Limestone and clay soils reflect typical Côte de Beaune geology
• Limestone aids drainage and contributes mineral character
• Clay component supports vine water retention in dry conditions
• Continental climate drives defined seasonal temperatures and good acidity retention

Petits Godeaux produces both red and white wines under the Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru designation. Pinot Noir dominates production across Savigny-lès-Beaune as a whole, and reds from this site typically show the lighter, elegant profile associated with the appellation. Chardonnay is also permitted and planted, yielding white wines with the mineral precision expected from limestone-based soils. Producers working with Petits Godeaux include Moillard-Grivot, Marguerite Carillon, and Domaine d'Ardhuy, each bringing their own approach to this small vineyard.

• Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are planted and permitted
• Reds reflect Savigny-lès-Beaune's signature lighter, more elegant style
• Whites show mineral precision from the limestone-rich soils
• Moillard-Grivot, Marguerite Carillon, and Domaine d'Ardhuy are key producers