Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune AC White 2020
92 POINTS: Neal Martin, Vinous
Varieties: 95% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Blanc Size: 1.14 ha, Vine Age: 65 years (32%), 35 years (42%), and 25 years (26%) (as of 2021).
A blend of three parcels: Les Planchots (flatland, deep sandy soil), Les Vermots (limestone slope), and Les Goudelettes (limestone plateau).
Viticulture: Sustainable, Vinification: Directly pressed. Ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 10 months in barrels (25% new). Lightly filtered.
“The 2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune Blanc has a pretty bouquet with honeysuckle and light white flower aromas, well defined with touches of tangerine in the background. The palate is well balanced, the 20% new oak nicely integrated with a touch of almond and white chocolate on the appealing finish. This is another delicious '20 from Pavelot.” — 92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous
Lovely ready now dry red. What You expect from down that way with no rough edges and just enough tannin to give it some grunt. Very good value at this price.
Have been buying this wine for years (and years). Consistently delivers a beautiful, savoury rhone wine experience. Definitely punches above its weight. Deep garnet, full bodied, leathery with light spice notes.
Dark, medium to full bodied, with mature flavours starting to evolve. Excellent value, typical Bordeaux wine. Could easily become our house favourite! Delivers very good value for the price.