2022 Domaine Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune Aux Gravains Premier Cru

Based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Domaine Jean-Marc & Hugues Pavelot is widely regarded as a reference estate of the appellation. Today managed by Hugues Pavelot alongside his father Jean-Marc, the 13-hectare domaine is overwhelmingly dedicated to Pinot Noir, spanning six of Savigny's most prized Premier Crus, including La Dominode, Aux Gravains, and Aux Guettes. Certified organic in 2024, the estate pairs low-yield viticulture with classic cellar work, using ambient yeast fermentations and restrained oak aging that rarely exceeds 25% new wood for Premier Crus. The resulting wines are known for their site clarity, structural depth, and exceptional cellaring potential.

Other Reviews...
This too is really quite aromatically pretty with its airy if slightly riper and more floral-suffused mix of black raspberry, cherry, poached plum and warm earth that are trimmed in enough oak influence to mention. The super-sleek and almost painfully intense flavors possess fine length on the tautly muscular, firm and austere finish that is like rolling tiny rocks around the mouth. This is first-rate and a wine that should richly reward extended keeping. Drink through 2032+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Gravins 1er Cru has an altogether different nose to the Les Lavières: more sultry and backward, yet similarly compelling, tobacco leaf and autumn bonfire scents percolating through the red fruit. The medium-bodied palate has a fluid entry, caressing with pliant, saturated tannins and a keen thread of acidity. The very pure finish has the sapidity to beckon you back for more. Lovely. Drink 2025-2040.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous