2021, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE, 1er Cru, 'Les Lavières'From southerly exposed slopes (though the vines are orientated east), the 2021 Savigny ls Beaune Les Lavires 1er Cru has a simple but fairly perfumed nose with mulberry, cranberry and hints of brown spice. The palate is medium bodied with chalky tannins. The 2021 is harmonious with a mixture of red plum, white pepper and thyme towards the finish. What a lovely Savigny les Beaune. 89 91 Neal Martin, Vinous. The forward, accessible plummy fruit with

I thought the 2020 was a bit shy

***** 95-97 Jasper Morris MW

liquorice and toasted wood coming through but I like the confidence

A particular success for this estate

quite strict and linear

framed by bright saline underpinnings that lend nuance

the Merlot (51%) occupies the driving seat and ensures its silky-textured finish

with waves of cassis

This is the second vintage in Trotte Vielle's new cellars

Founded around 1110 AD by the monks of nearby Cîteaux

culminating in a very long-lasting firework display of floral and spice notes

Clementine and just a soupçon of marmalade