2015 Domaine Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune Aux Gravains Premier Cru

Sourced from a .60 ha parcel where two-thirds of the vines are more than 70+ years of age.

Other Reviews....
A very densely fruited nose only grudgingly reveals liqueur-like aromas of plum, dark pinot and plenty of earth elements. There is once again a beguiling sense of energy to the even more mineral-driven if less muscular flavors that display the classic youthful austerity of a fine Gravains, all wrapped in a balanced, long and complex finale. In contrast to several wines in the range, this is going to require some bottle age before it's completely ready for prime time. Drink 2025+.
92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2015 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Gravains possesses the most vivacious and animated bouquet of Pavelot's 2015s: red cherries, crushed strawberry, iodine and hints of black plum later on. There is a lot going on within these aromatics that won't sit still. The palate is exquisite: wonderful balance, filigree tannin and a velvety texture all ticked off. There is a lovely saline note that surfaces towards the finish that exhibits tremendous depth, completing a top-class Savigny that will give years of pleasure. Drink 2019-2030.
93-95 points
Neil Martin – Wine Advocate (Dec 2016)

Bright medium red. More complex and expressive on the nose than the Lavières, with fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry complicated by mint and resin nuances. Suave and fine-grained, delivering mouthfilling richness to its flavors of black cherry, dark raspberry and spices. Lovely intensity and definition here. Finishes with fully ripe tannins and noteworthy length. This should evolve gracefully. Drink 2023-2030.
91 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous