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

Producer Profile

A fifth-generation Burgundian vigneron, born in 1974 in Volnay.

Nicolas Rossignol started working on the family estate of Rossignol-Jeanniard in 1994 and has since held winemaking roles at estates of the likes of Domaine Joseph Voillot, Louis Latour, Vieux Télégraphe (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), Boschendal (South Africa), and Château La Cardonne (Lafite-Rothschild). In 1997 he launched his own domaine with around 3ha in Volnay, Pommard, Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesse. Over the next 15-20 years, he expanded to approaching 20ha across 30 appellations, including multiple Premier Crus. In summary, Nicolas Rossignol blends both 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.