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DOMAINE SIMON BIZE
Under the stewardship of Patrick Bize, the Domaine became the reference point for Savigny-lès-Beaune. Patrick was an obsessive perfectionist and his meticulous care and attention translated to crystalline wines which offer tremendous value to Burgundy lovers.
Patrick’s tragic passing is still deeply felt, but it is a tremendous delight to see the winery in great shape under the leadership of Chisa, Patrick’s wife. The Domaine has continued to make joyful wines full of character, poise and understated elegance.
Domaine Simon Bize in Savigny-Les-Beaune has a reputation for producing wines which punch above their weight. The estate was established in 1868 by Simon Bize and is composed of 22 hectares of mainly old, low yielding vines including a parcel in Corton Charlemagne.
The wines of Domaine Simon Bize have long been a benchmark for the appellation of Savigny-les-Beaune, and have been favourites of ours for some time. The wines – both red and white – have always appealed for their charming nature and friendliness in youth, though with wine it is almost always the personal stories that leave their mark.
We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Chisa Bize at Armit’s Burgundy tasting in early 2016, and learning of her journey from Japan to the heart of Burgundy has brought the wines that much closer to our hearts. We learned of the romantic story of Patrick Bize and Chisa meeting in Japan, followed by an invitation for her to travel to Burgundy to work a harvest at the Domaine. Chisa and Patrick fell in love, and Chisa fell under Burgundy’s spell, choosing to move to France, marry Patrick and make wine with him. Unfortunately, this scenario changed in 2013 with Patrick’s tragic passing. However, Chisa Bize is a formidable woman, and is admirably forging ahead with running the estate on her own.
2014 is the first vintage she has made without Patrick, and having tasted the wines, it is safe to say that the estate is happily in very safe hands.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU
2012 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Fournaux, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £33.60 £27.40
2013 Aloxe Corton Le Suchot, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £32.60 £26.60
2013 Savigny Les Beaune Aux Grands Liards, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £27.60 £21.35
2012 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £45.50
2004 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £186.10 £167.75
2012 Savigny Les Beaune Les Bourgeots, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £31.00
2014 Savigny Les Beaune Les Bourgeots, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £20.60
TASTING NOTES
Bize's Bourgogne Rouge Perrièrres comes from stony soil on a hillside over-looking Savigny. This terroir produces a full flavoured wine with fine depth and grip. Sweet red berry fruits on the nose are followed by attractive, brambly red berry fruits on the palate. Drink from release.
more2011 Bourgogne Rouge Les Perrières, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £19.10
TASTING NOTES
An appealing, refreshing wine with bright stone fruit aromas and hints of spice from a vineyard on the hillside above the village of Savigny. Elegant grapefruit and citrus flavours are balanced by an attractive mineral character which gives definition. The finish is refreshing and persistent. Drink from release.
more2011 Bourgogne Blanc Les Perrières, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £19.10
Bottle 75cl £18.60
TASTING NOTES
This is a very refreshing wine from a vineyard on the hillside above the village of Savigny. Pure citrus fruit aromas with hints of spices are followed by a palate of yellow citrus fruits which combine with an attractive, chalky mineral quality and a refreshing finish. Drink from release.
more2012 Bourgogne Blanc Les Perrières, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £18.60
Bottle 75cl £19.10
TASTING NOTES
An appealing, refreshing wine with bright stone fruit aromas and hints of spice from a vineyard on the hillside above the village of Savigny. Elegant grapefruit and citrus flavours are balanced by an attractive mineral character which gives definition. The finish is refreshing and persistent. Drink from release.
more2011 Bourgogne Blanc Les Perrières, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £19.10
Bottle 75cl £19.10
TASTING NOTES
Bize's Bourgogne Rouge Perrièrres comes from stony soil on a hillside over-looking Savigny. This terroir produces a full flavoured wine with fine depth and grip. Sweet red berry fruits on the nose are followed by attractive, brambly red berry fruits on the palate. Drink from release.
more2011 Bourgogne Rouge Les Perrières, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £19.10
Bottle 75cl £20.60
2014 Savigny Les Beaune Les Bourgeots, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £20.60
Case 12 x 75cl
£256.18
£331.18
2013 Savigny Les Beaune Aux Grands Liards, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £27.60 £21.35
Case 12 x 75cl
£319.18
£391.18
2013 Aloxe Corton Le Suchot, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £32.60 £26.60
Bottle 75cl
£27.40
£33.60
Case of 12
£328.78
£403.18
2012 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Fournaux, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £33.60 £27.40
Case 12 x 75cl £546.00
2012 Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £45.50
Case 12 x 75cl
£2,012.98
£2,233.18
2004 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine Simon Bize
Bottle 75cl £186.10 £167.75
