Domaine Simon Bize & Fils – The Quiet, Timeless Depth of Savigny-lès-Beaune

A discreet, authentic and deeply rooted expression of the Côte de Beaune

Established in Savigny-lès-Beaune at the end of the 19th century, Domaine Simon Bize & Fils embodies a Burgundy of discretion, precision and authenticity. Founded around 1880, the estate has been passed down through generations with a profound respect for its terroirs and a philosophy of family continuity.

The arrival of Patrick Bize in 1972 marked a decisive evolution: refined parcel-based understanding, meticulous vinifications, expanded cellars, and a stylistic signature defined by finesse and purity. After his passing in 2013, his wife Chisa Bize, his sister Marielle and the estate’s long-standing team have carried forward his vision with exemplary rigor.

Today, the domaine stands as one of the most respected names in Savigny-lès-Beaune, admired for the quiet depth of its wines and its unwavering fidelity to the spirit of the village.

Terroirs & Vineyard

The domaine extends over 22–25 hectares, mainly in Savigny-lès-Beaune, with a selection of parcels in neighbouring villages.

Main appellations:

• Savigny-lès-Beaune (Village & Premier Cru, red and white)
• Beaune
• Aloxe-Corton
• Pernand-Vergelesses (red & white)
• A small holding in Gevrey-Chambertin
• Two Grands Crus: Corton-Charlemagne (white) and Latricières-Chambertin (red)

Soils:

• limestone marl,
• brown clay,
• stony scree,
• iron-rich deeper soils.

This mosaic of terroirs allows the domaine to craft reds that are serious, linear and refined, as well as whites that are mineral, tense and delicately balanced.

Philosophy & Vineyard Practices

The estate works with an approach very close to organic farming, without seeking certification:

• no herbicides,
• regular ploughing,
• careful observation of natural balances,
• controlled yields,
• 100% manual harvesting.

The priority is soil life and plant health. The aim is not to impose a style, but to allow each terroir to speak freely and truthfully.

Vinification & Aging

Red Wines

• frequent use of whole clusters, depending on cuvée and vintage,
• spontaneous fermentations,
• gentle extractions prioritising finesse,
• about 12 months aging in barrel with very little new oak (10–20% max),
• bottling without fining or filtration for most cuvées.

White Wines

• delicate pressing,
• light settling,
• fermentation and aging in barrel with very modest new oak,
• a style that is taut, pure, linear and mineral.

Wine Style

Reds

• exceptional tannic finesse,
• refined aromatics (red/black fruits, florals, fine spices, forest floor),
• a straight, balanced structure,
• an often underestimated ageing capacity.

The Premier Crus are among the most classical, consistent and profound expressions of Savigny.

Whites

• clean, incisive freshness,
• firm minerality,
• subtle oak,
• a chiselled, elegant, lifted profile.

Signature Wines

Savigny-lès-Beaune Village
Supple, fruity, sincere – the perfect introduction to the domaine’s style.

Savigny “Aux Grands Liards”
Old vines, firmer structure, beautiful length.

Savigny 1er Cru “Les Fournaux”
Expressive, generous, accessible, with a lovely textural relief.

Savigny 1er Cru “Aux Vergelesses”
A masterclass in balance: depth, finesse, length.

Les Serpentières / Les Marconnets – Savigny 1er Cru
Highly sought-after parcels, complex, built for long ageing.

Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru
Rare purity, straightness and depth – an absolute rarity of the domaine.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
A pure, mineral, taut white with superb ageing potential.

Conclusion

Discreet, perfectionist and deeply rooted in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Domaine Simon Bize & Fils stands as one of the essential references of the Côte de Beaune. Its wines – subtle, profound and impeccably balanced – offer a sincere, timeless reading of their terroirs. A must for lovers of authentic, precise and enduring Burgundy.