Redrescul

Redrescul sits within the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation on the Côte de Beaune, one of the most recognizable village appellations in Burgundy. The vineyard occupies a narrow band of terraced land on the steepest slopes of the village, with elevations ranging from 220 to 360 meters above sea level. Its east to northeast aspect means the vines receive morning sun but avoid the most intense afternoon heat, a notable contrast to many Premier Cru sites in the Côte de Beaune that favor a more southerly exposure.

• Elevation range of 220 to 360 meters is among the higher points in Savigny-lès-Beaune
• East/northeast aspect moderates heat accumulation and preserves natural acidity
• Terracing reflects the gradient required to cultivate the vineyard at all
• Continental climate brings cool temperatures and unpredictable seasonal weather

The soils at Redrescul are a combination of chalk, gravel, and limestone, a composition that sets the site apart from many neighboring Premier Crus in Savigny-lès-Beaune. This gravelly, well-drained profile promotes deep root penetration and stresses the vine in ways that concentrate flavor and amplify minerality. The high limestone content is particularly significant for Chardonnay, contributing the chalky tension and precise texture that defines the style of wine produced here. The steep gradient also aids drainage, reducing the risk of waterlogging in a climate where rainfall can be erratic.

• Chalk and limestone soils are well suited to Chardonnay's structural requirements
• Gravelly composition ensures excellent drainage on steep, terraced ground
• Deep rooting encouraged by well-drained, low-fertility soils
• Mineral character in the wine is directly linked to the high limestone content

Redrescul holds a distinctive place in Burgundy as a monopole: the entire vineyard is owned by a single producer, Domaine Doudet Naudin, also known as Domaine Isabelle Doudet. This exclusive ownership is relatively rare in Burgundy outside of the most famous monopoles of the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard name itself derives from its defining physical characteristic, the steep, challenging slopes that give the site its identity. The fact that this is the only Premier Cru in Savigny-lès-Beaune dedicated exclusively to white wine further reinforces its singular status within the appellation.

• Monopole status means Domaine Doudet Naudin is the sole producer of this wine
• Also marketed under the name En Redrescul
• Vineyard name reflects the steep slopes that define the site
• Unique in Savigny-lès-Beaune as the only Premier Cru making exclusively white wine

The wines of Redrescul are dry whites made entirely from Chardonnay. The combination of steep terracing, chalky limestone soils, and a cooler east-facing orientation produces a wine with a mineral core, floral aromatics, and secondary notes of butter and brioche. The style sits within the broader Côte de Beaune tradition for white Burgundy but carries the signature tension and precision of a high-elevation, limestone-dominant site. Manual harvesting is essential given the steep terraced layout, meaning every vintage demands significant labor investment from the domaine.

• 100% Chardonnay, producing dry white wine only
• Flavor profile: mineral, floral, with buttery and brioche notes
• Manual harvesting required due to steep terraced vineyard configuration
• Style reflects both limestone-driven precision and cool continental growing conditions