Savigny-lès-Beaune 2014
A deft application of wood sets off cool and pretty aromas of pear, orange peel and lemon rind. The lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors possess a lovely sense of underlying tension before terminating in a mildly austere but persistent finale. This well-balanced effort should drink well young but also reward 3 to 6 years of cellaring if desired. A very good choice for value.
June 2016
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