Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune ‘La Dominode’ 1er 2020

PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER: Due March 2024

93 POINTS: Allen Meadows, Burghound
92 POINTS: Neal Martin, Vinous
Sweet Spot - Outstanding, Allen Meadows, Burghound

Two-thirds of the vines are between 70 and 80 years of age and the remaining vines are approximately 20+ years old. Located on a moderate slope whose clay soil contains a significant part of sand. Exposed to the east, this terroir takes its name from the Latin "Dominus", it was originally the property of the "Lord" of Savigny. Not always located on wine maps, this terroir is located between Les Marconnets and Les Jarrons 1er cru.

“An extremely ripe yet again still fresh nose offers up its aromas of mocha poached plum and black cherry jam. The rich round and quite supple medium-bodied flavors immediately firm up on the youthfully austere palate coating and lightly mineral infused finale. This firmly structured effort is going to need at least some patience as it's presently quite tightly wound. (Drink starting 2032)”
—93 Points, Sweet Spot Outstanding, Allen Meadows, Burghound

 “The 2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune La Dominode 1er Cru is the most backward surliest of Pavelot's reds - black cherries and boysenberry fruit pressed violets and incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit slightly chewy tannins but with decent weight on the finish. Just a bit "serious" at the moment. Hopefully it will lighten up in bottle. (Drink between 2025-2037)”
— 92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous

ABV: 13.5%