2023, Domaine Chandon de Briailles, SAVIGNY-LÈS-BEAUNE, 1er Cru, 'Les Lavières'The vines run parallel with the road into Savigny, so one side of the rows faces south and where grapes had got wrinkled in the sun they were rejected. Those on the other side looked impeccable. An imperial purple colour, with an almost unbearably seductive bouquet with a rich with an incredibly rich raspberry flavour. Less structure behind, so this will be an early drinker 13. 8%. In bottle. I am resisting 5 stars because these may not be long

3% Petit Verdot completes the blend

This is one of the few profound wines this vintage

94-97 Antonio Galloni

Structured also

The vineyard is on a gradual slope

readers who overlook this wine will live to regret it

91+ Stephen Tanzer

there's no shame in bringing this beautifully sculpted Amarone to the dinner table

leaning more toward the vegetable side (in a good manner)

and a great finish

with greater temperature control

clear ageing ability