2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Planchots, Maison Caroline Lestimé

• Style: Bright, lifted white Burgundy with lovely intensity
• Taste: Citrus, faint herbs, lively acidity, round mid-palate
• Food: Roast dinners, mushroom and truffle dishes, slow braises
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, cool glass, weeknight or special

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A south-facing vineyard yields immediate presence in the glass: bright citrus and faint herbs on the nose, moving to a palate of uncommon grace. The marly terroir delivers both finesse and depth. Round mid-palate underpinned by lively acidity that keeps the wine feeling fresh and alive without heaviness. White Burgundy at its most refined—Savigny-lès-Beaune Chardonnay that offers brilliant value.

The Winery — Maison Caroline Lestimé

Caroline Lestimé personally manages her negociant project from the cellars of Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard in Chassagne Montrachet. Though she doesn't own these vineyards, she controls every decision and crafts each wine herself, giving them the same individual character as her family domaine. The 2020 vintage brought warm conditions and an early budburst to the Côte de Beaune, yet steady summer winds kept the fruit in pristine condition and the wines retained good levels of acidity. Grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in lightly toasted French oak (25% new), then aged 18 months in barrel before the final blend was assembled and bottled.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine for weeknights and celebrations alike. Pair it with a classic roast dinner, mushroom and truffle dishes, or slow-cooked stews and braises. Its vegan-friendly production suits conscientious tables. The 13.5% ABV keeps it fresh and food-friendly. If Savigny-lès-Beaune speaks to you, explore serious depth across our Beaune selection and our wider France portfolio. Discover remarkable Chardonnay from the same slope if you want to see what the region offers in white. This wine reminds you why Burgundy matters: not fame, but winemakers who know how to coax something genuinely alive from their corner of the world.