2011 Savigny Les Beaune Les Narbantons
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Tasting notes
Subtle reduction masks the subtle points of the nose though there appears to be good ripeness to the mostly dark berry fruit and earth aromas. There is excellent volume to the delicious, complex and solidly well-concentrated medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a relatively powerful, balanced and mouth coating finish. It's rare to see a Savigny with this kind of muscle yet have it delivered with grace. Tasted: Apr 15, 2013. Drink: 2019+
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2011 Savigny-les-Beaune Les 1er Cru Narbantons is understated on the nose but offers subtle dried rose petal and wild heather scents with aeration, but remains laconic at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy, almost corpulent entry. It has very fine volume in the mouth, fanning out on the broad dark plum and mulberry infused finish. This is one of the most approachable of Lalou’s 2011s and can just be summed up in the word, delicious. Aug 2013, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.