When Klaus-Peter Keller decided to collaborate in Burgundy, it wasn’t Puligny or Vosne he spent time in. It was Savigny. Which reinforced something we’ve been thinking since we visited in 2024: Savigny is arguably the most dynamic village in Burgundy today.

Once known primarily for dependable, value-driven wines, the appellation has become a proving ground for ambitious new growers, evolving reference estates, and even established domaines from outside the village choosing to invest here.

What makes this moment compelling is not just one standout producer, but the convergence of new ambition, generational transitions and experimentation, and outside investment from referential estates farther North. For those who follow Burgundy closely, Savigny is no longer a side note; it’s where meaningful change is happening in real time.

Domaine Simon Bize et Fils

Led by Chisa Bize, with her son Hugo Bize now increasingly involved, Domaine Simon Bize et Fils remains one of Savigny’s essential reference estates while continuing to evolve.

The Bize family, with their monument to the late icon Patrick Bize; photo via @simonbize

Farming emphasizes low yields, old vines, and detailed parcel work, with growing attention to soil health and vine balance. In the cellar, the range spans traditionally structured, age-worthy premier crus alongside low- or no-sulfur cuvées that explore a more immediate, expressive side of Pinot Noir.

This breadth—moving seamlessly from classic to experimental—reflects a domaine in thoughtful transition, pairing continuity with a clear openness to what Savigny can become.

Domaine Guilbert-Gillet

Founded in 2020 by Benjamin Guilbert, this young Savigny domaine is among the most ambitious new projects in the Côte de Beaune. [You can't mention the state of Savigny without with work being done by Benjamin. But sadly, there is far more demand than wine and most of what landed sold instantly.]

Benjamin Guilbert; photo via Corkhoarder

Farming is intensive and forward-looking, drawing on high-density, single-stake training to build concentration and precision in sites that historically skewed rustic. After launching with a small négoce model, he’s moved to almost all estate-farmed fruit with the 2022 vintage marking a major step forward. In the cellar, vinification is gentle and élevage takes place in older Ligier-Belair barrels, with all wines hand-bottled.

The result is a polished, serious expression of Savigny that already feels positioned within the fine-wine conversation.

Domaine Pierre Guillemot

Run by Vincent Guillemot, Domaine Pierre Guillemot is one of Savigny’s longstanding benchmarks, prized for clarity, restraint, and site transparency.

Vincent Guillemot; photo via Kermit Lynch

Viticulture follows a reasoned, low-intervention philosophy focused on healthy soils, restrained yields, and parcel-specific decisions rather than rigid certification. In the cellar, gentle extraction and measured élevage preserve freshness and structure, allowing Savigny’s limestone and marl soils to speak clearly.

The domaine’s collaboration with Klaus-Peter Keller underscores both the quality of the vineyards and Savigny’s growing recognition among Europe’s most exacting growers. While the bottles made with KP Keller are (very sadly!) virtually unattainable, the domaine's full lineup is wholly representative of the important work being done here.

Domaine Forey Père & Fils

Under Régis Forey, Burgundy's long-established domaine has expanded into Savigny-lès-Beaune through the acquisition of parcels formerly farmed by Domaine Lucien Jacob.

Régis Forey; photo via Rosenthal Wine Merchant

The resulting village and premier cru cuvées bring a Côte de Nuits sensibility—precision, mineral structure, and controlled power—into Savigny’s landscape.

These wines offer a compelling combination of pedigree, terroir expression, and relative value, reinforcing Savigny’s emergence as a village of increasing strategic importance in Burgundy.

Henri Chauvet

Auvergne-based Henri is one of the most talented new grower-and-négociant projects, and his third vintage release includes a savvy expansion to Savigny.

Henri Chauvet; photo via @henrichauvet

The initial releases from his 10 hectares of estate fruit were exciting as it is: expressive bottles that brought a polished counterpoint to Auvergne's spirited (and more rugged) natural wine heroes. Henri has taken this same POV to Savigny, sourcing from the same respected grower as another quickly risen star, Basti Wolber.

Though this work still follows an Auvergnat philosophy of low intervention, with low-to-no SO2, the wine is classy: luxurious, textured and unafraid of oxygen. A super welcome addition to the Savigny landscape.

Note, his wines are labeled VDF; the Savigny bottling is 'En Attendant la Pluie'

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