Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny Beaune Guettes Rouge other_regions_italy This is aromatically similar to

This is aromatically similar to the Montrevenots if perhaps just a bit earthier

and a second year in French oak barrels

Massively concentrated

Moderate reduction presently dominates the fruit though there is good freshness and verve to the unusually refined flavors relative to what is typical for the genre

but still with a coolish

Jean-Marc Pavelot, Savigny Beaune Guettes Rouge other_regions_italy This is aromatically similar to(the vineyard is quite stony with very little top soil). Here the nose is similar but more reserved and offers just a bit more overt minerality that also characterizes the firm, precise and pure flavors that possess so much extract that it confers a textured character to the vibrant and exceptionally persistent finish. This is a focused effort that exhibits controlled power and a lovely sense of underlying tension. Worth a look as this is quite good.