Domaine Maurice Ecard Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru ‘Aux Clous’ comes from one of the oldest and specialist estates in the Savigny Les Beaune appellation particularly in the premier cru climats.  This wine is a beautiful, haunting burgundy at its best.  The cooler site means the wine is always elegant with raspberry and cranberry notes. The palate displays an understated power and length that sustains.

About the Producer

To the north of the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine Maurice Ecard is one of the oldest in Savigny-lès-Beaune: it was around in the days of the French Revolution in 1789. Maurice Ecard, its founder, is considered to be the father of this appellation and his estate is a leader in the Savigny appellation.

The particularity of Domaine Maurice Ecard is that it is the only estate that possesses four Premier Cru AOPs from different climats. Some of them are among the most renowned. This diversity within the estate provides a perfect illustration of the richness of the terroirs of Bourgogne. It enables the producer to offer a selection of styles to satisfy the palates of all Bourgogne wine lovers.

Vineyard and Winery

In the Northwest of the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards surround the picturesque village of Savigny-lès-Beaune. The Climat Aux Clous is at the entrance of the village Savigny, coming from Beaune, on the hillsides on the right.

The soil is composed of limestone mixed with clay.

Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel. Pre-fermentation - temperature controlled cold maceration. Long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed.