2024, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, SAVIGNY-LAVIÈRES, 1er Cru, Magnum (1500ml)

The 2024 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières 1er Cru does not quite have the complexity of the Chorey-lès-Beaune on the nose. It just needs a bit more horsepower. The palate is better, quite fresh with fine tannins, pretty cranberry and strawberry notes though it is a bit short on the finish. I will be prudent with my score for now. 85-87 Neal Martin, Vinous (2026).

A bright lighter ruby. Positive raspberry fruit on the nose, with some oak – taken from an older barrel which means it was recently racked from a new one. Then tried from a new one which is less oaky! Medium weight on the palate, with a perfect balance between fruit acidity and refined tannins. **** 90-91 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy (2025).

Clean, fluid, direct – not large but ultra alluring. Hmm – fluid, not ultra-energetic but gorgeously absorbing – creamy from the barrel today. Love it… Bill Nanson.

Drinking Window: 2027 - 2034