2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Gravains
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Peppery, pert and pronking with sharp red fruit. Tannins as taut and skinny as cheese wire. But mouth-watering and more-ish. For all the skinniness, surprisingly good length. (TC)
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Neal Martin, Vinous
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A powerful purple with a deep black centre. There appears to be a strict intensity to the Gravains. A bit of plum, plenty of dark red berries, some tannins once again, a more compact wine than the Lavières but possibly a point more intense as well. 14% helps to explain this.
The 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Gravins 1er Cru, 22% whole cluster, is much more reticent on the nose compared to the Les Lavières. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant orange rind note infusing the black fruit on the entry. With fine structure and good grip, this feels precise and focused on the finish that has just the right amount of salinity. This is excellent.
The 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Gravins 1er Cru, 22% whole cluster, is much more reticent on the nose compared to the Les Lavières. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant orange rind note infusing the black fruit on the entry. With fine structure and good grip, this feels precise and focused on the finish that has just the right amount of salinity. This is excellent.