Domaine Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru ‘Aux Gravains’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Blackberry and cherry

Blackberry and cherry

intriguing "fume" personality

Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon — which makes up over three-quarters of the blend — the vineyard also grows Merlot

And a place called "Les Vermots" (15 years old vines) located on hillsides on limestone soil

unveiling an array of dark berry aromas

Domaine Pavelot Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru ‘Aux Gravains’ 2021 Size::1 Bottle Blackberry and cherryHere the wood and menthol influences are more prominent though not invasive on theripe aromas of poached plum, black cherry and a touch of the sauvage. There is again very good richness and vibrancy to the caressing and palate soaking flavors that exhibit excellent length on the slightly warm finale. This also needs to add better depth, but more should eventually develop if given time.