The Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation is located in Burgundy, at the heart of the Côte de Beaune, which is part of the famous Côte d’Or. The commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune is situated about 5 kilometers northwest of Beaune, the iconic wine town in Burgundy. This proximity to Beaune places Savigny-lès-Beaune at the center of a region renowned for producing some of the best wines in the world. Savigny-lès-Beaune is also surrounded by other prestigious appellations of the Côte de Beaune, such as Pernand-Vergelesses to the north and Aloxe-Corton to the east.

The appellation covers approximately 350 hectares of vineyards, with around thirty classified as Premier Cru climats, mainly located on the best-exposed slopes. The Premier Cru plots are primarily found mid-slope, where the drainage conditions and sun exposure are most favorable.

The soils in the appellation are varied, contributing to the diversity of wines produced. The soils are predominantly limestone, often mixed with clay. On the slopes, the soils are often poorer and more gravelly, resulting in finer and more structured wines.

Savigny-lès-Beaune is recognized for its red wines but also produces notable white wines. The grape varieties cultivated in this appellation are primarily Pinot Noir for the red wines and Chardonnay for the white wines.

The wines of Savigny-lès-Beaune are often elegant and well-balanced, with a good aging potential, particularly the red wines from the best plots. They represent the finesse and elegance typical of Burgundy wines. The red wines generally display a ruby to garnet color and exhibit aromas of red fruits (raspberry, cherry) and black fruits (blackberry), often accompanied by floral notes such as violet and peony, and sometimes even spicy or woody nuances depending on the aging process. The white wines are characterized by their pale gold color with green highlights. These wines offer aromas of white flowers, citrus, with some hints of pear, apple, and mineral notes.

Some domaines are notables in this appellation like: Maison Louis Latour, Domaine Henri De Villamont, Maison Louis Jadot, Domaine Ponsot, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Domaine Bruno Clair and Domaine Jean Grivot.