Maison Skyaasen Savigny-Les-Beaune 'Les Bas Liards'

Vintage: 2022

Region: Burgundy, France

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Alcohol: 13.5%

Les Bas Liards is from a distinctive parcel in Savigny-Les-Beaune that sits on flat ground near a river – quite different from typical hillside Burgundy vineyards. The deep clay layer over limestone creates more concentrated fruit with a spicy character that sets this apart from Joachim's other wines. You'll notice the nose leans towards meatier, earthier territory, but once it hits the palate, there's vibrant fruit backed by serious acidity and structure that makes everything sing. The riverside location and clay-heavy soils give this a real presence and depth. Joachim's whole-cluster approach, with gentle extraction and zero additions, lets this unique site express itself fully – the concentration from those soils comes through without any heavy-handedness. Since launching his micro-négoce in 2017 after leaving finance, Joachim has developed an incredibly clear vision for his winemaking, and this village-level wine shows why he's quickly become one to watch in Burgundy.