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Demystifying Some of Burgundy’s Top Communes 
Demystifying Some of Burgundy’s Top Communes 

We see it constantly: customers interested in Burgundy but intimidated by the complexity and nuance and overall high barrier to entry. Even those comfortable discussing a few favorite bottles may struggle to navigate an unfamiliar shop or wine list. While nuanced producer knowledge represents the pinnacle of Burgundy expertise, nearly 2,000 years of terroir knowledge is why the region is both revered and yet so complicated. Soil, slope, aspect, and weather are critical for finicky Pinot Noir and ripening-sensitive Chardonnay. Luckily, understanding a few top villages can immediately bring clarity, making it possible to move from overwhelmed to confident. 

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Savigny Is Where It Is At with the 2022 Vintage Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot
Savigny Is Where It Is At with the 2022 Vintage Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot

We have been working with Domaine Jean-Michel Giboulot for a long time, and the most exciting and rewarding part of this relationship is seeing the wines get better-and-better each vintage. This set of wines from Giboulot’s 2022 vintage is excellent. The wines definitely shine a light on the emerging quality and diversity of vineyards in Savigny-lès-Beaune. His wines come from an impressive list of vineyard holdings, and we currently carry four fantastic 2022 1er Cru Savigny-lès-Beaunes that and Burgundy lover will not want to miss.

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burgundy, France, Wine NewsletterAlex ProssK&L Wine Merchantsklwines, jean-michel giboulot, alex pross, savigny-les-beaune, burgundy wine buying guide, 2022 vintage in burgundy, burgundy, bourgogne, pinot noir