Domaine Nicolas Rossignol, Savigny-Les-Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Fifth-generation Burgundian vigneron, born in 1974 in Volnay, Nicolas Rossignol started working on the family estate, Rossignol‑Jeanniard, in 1994.

He has held winemaking roles at notable estates such as Domaine Joseph Voillot, Louis Latour, Vieux Télégraphe (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), Boschendal (South Africa), and Château La Cardonne (Lafite‑Rothschild). In 1997 he aunched his own domaine with approx. 3 ha in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, and Pernand‑Vergelesses and over the next 15–20 years, expanded to around 17–20 ha across 30 appellations, including multiple Premier Crus. In summary, Nicolas Rossignol blends heritage and modern winemaking—combining traditional Burgundian practices with biodynamic principles and meticulous cellar work. His wines showcase clarity, balance, and a strong sense of place across a wide range of Burgundian appellations.

Viticulture

Located at the village of Savigny at the bottom of the hill just under their 1er Cru Les Fourneaux site. Flat, deep soil with very little gravels, almost entirely soils of clay, the vines are around 50 years old.

Tasting Note

Fresh and crisp. Bright acidy and good body with flavours of ripe red fruits with a hint of plum.

Food Matching

Mediterranean prawn brochettes, partridge with chantarelle mushrooms, slow cooked leg of lamb.