From: Savigny-lès-Beaune
Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

Taste: “Picked on 1st September, the last to be harvested. Ripe pears dominate the nose, accompanied by a light lemon scent. The pretty trenchant acidity works well beneath the riper aromatics, which include pears and plums, along with a hint of orange blossom. Tasted October 2021.” Jasper Morris



Pairing: Classic pairings include crab cakes and creamy pasta dishes, where the wine’s acidity and bright fruit notes counterbalance the richness of butter and cream. Gougères is the airy, cheese-laced pastry that mirrors the wine’s subtle brioche and citrus zest undertones.

For a seafood-driven pairing, pan-seared scallops with a lemon beurre blanc sauce enhance the wine’s mineral backbone while playing up its citrus and stone fruit notes. Grilled shrimp with garlic and fresh herbs provides a light, savory contrast, allowing the wine’s acidity to shine. 

About: Simon Bize et Fils, a revered name in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, is based in the village of Savigny-lès-Beaune. The original Simon Bize laid the domaine's foundation and began with a modest holding of vineyards during the challenging phylloxera crisis. His son, also named Simon, took over in 1918, expanding the vineyard holdings and benefiting from advancements like horse-drawn plows that eased vineyard labor. In 1950, the next generation, yet another Simon Bize, transformed the domaine by focusing on directly marketing their wines and establishing strong relationships with private clients and restaurants.