ProducerSavigny-les-Beaune
Domaine Simon Bize & Fils
ドメーヌ・シモン・ビーズ・エ・フィス
Savigny-lès-Beaune's benchmark estate, now carrying forward a legendary legacy with Japanese-Burgundian harmony
One of Savigny-lès-Beaune's most storied estates, founded in the 1880s and spanning 22 hectares across multiple premier and grand cru sites. The late Patrick Bize built the domaine's international reputation before his untimely passing in 2013; his Japanese wife Chisa and their children have since continued his vision with remarkable fidelity. Wines are made with partial destemming, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention, bottled without fining or filtration.
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Who Is This For?
Burgundy lovers who appreciate terroir-driven, unfiltered Pinot Noir with exceptional aging potential from a storied family estate
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to Domaine Simon Bize after Patrick Bize's passing?
- Patrick Bize passed away unexpectedly in 2013 at age 52. His wife Chisa, who is Japanese, and their children have continued running the domaine with the same philosophy — minimal intervention, terroir expression, and bottling without filtration. Quality has remained exceptional.
- What are Domaine Simon Bize's most prized wines?
- The premier cru Les Vergelesses is the flagship, but Les Marconnets, Les Talmettes, and Aux Serpentières are equally compelling. The domaine also holds small parcels in Corton-Charlemagne and Latricières-Chambertin grand cru.
- When did Domaine Simon Bize begin biodynamic viticulture?
- Chisa Bize began transitioning the domaine toward biodynamic practices in 2008, starting with the Les Serpentières parcel, influenced by her interest in Rudolf Steiner's philosophy. The estate self-imposes a yield limit of about 40 hectoliters per hectare, well below the legal French maximum, and retains 100% whole-cluster inclusion in vinification for every vintage.
- What is the history of Domaine Simon Bize & Fils?
- Founded in 1880 in Savigny-lès-Beaune, the domaine has passed through five generations of the Bize family. Patrick Bize took over management in 1972 and significantly expanded the holdings, acquiring parcels in Latricières-Chambertin (1995) and Corton-Charlemagne (1997) grand cru, bringing the estate to its current 22 hectares.