2019 Tawse Savigny Les Lavieres

The 2019 Savigny-les-Beaune Les Lavieres 1er Cru is 50% whole bunch with 25% new oak. It has a very perfumed nose of dark berry fruit infused with wilted iris flower, hints of Earl Grey emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Gentle and caressing, though I would have liked a little more density on the finish. Fine. 89-91 points

Made with 40% whole bunches and 20% new wood. Energetic mid purple. Also lots of energy on the nose too, very lifted floral and with ripe cherry notes on top of glossy raspberries. Very enticing. Fills the mouth, especially at the front, floral style again, some light tannins behind, good length, not quite the power behind as at the start. 90-93 points

Perfumed, elegant and appealingly layered aromas consist mostly of various red berries that are laced with floral, earth and spice nuances. There is excellent underlying tension to the middle weight flavors that exude a lovely salinity on the youthfully austere, firm and somewhat linear finish. This will need a few years to add both depth and to flesh out more. This is very Lavières in character and worth a look. 89-92 points