2023, Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE, 1er Cru, 'Les Narbantons', Magnum (1500ml)Savigny les Beaune is Mongeard's only vineyard holding in the Cte de Beaune. The 1er cru "Narbantons" has an intense colour. The bouquet is elegant and powerful, dominated by red fruits. This wine reaches true excellence when fully mature so ideal in a MAGNUM. 53 year old vines fully destemmed. Cold maceration at 10 Celsius. 30 40% new oak. Mid clear ruby. Cherry, sous bois, delicately spicy nose. Fine mouth feel with lingering spice. Light & elegant

A redcurrant undercurrent behind

Pale gold in colour

94+ Lisa Perotti-Brown

*** 89-91 Jasper Morris MW

Mineral-driven toward the finish

flint and slice Williams pear scents that develop with aeration

with an enveloping core of fruit

90-92 Allen Meadows

broad nose

with a dash of white pepper on the chocolate-tinged finish

altogether a lighter approach

heady wine that expresses all of the solar intensity of the year in its size