Bruno Clair Savigny Les Beaune La Dominode 1er Cru 2016 (750ML)

90-93 BH / 89-92 JM / 88-90 VM

Note: from a 1.7 ha parcel of vines planted in 1902
Tasting note: Here too the aromatic profile is quite cool and pure though in this case it's both riper and more deeply pitched with its blend of red and dark currant, earth and violet scents. The old vines are very much in evidence as there is excellent concentration and an abundance of sap supporting the medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a serious, very firm and built-to-age finish. This slightly rustic effort is fashioned in a no-nonsense style and it's not likely to be a candidate for early drinking. Outstanding. Top Value. –Allen Meadows, Burghound

8 barrels from 1.71ha. Very dense purple in colour, with exceptional density to the nose. The wine is still in a very backward state, tight on the palate with a bit of astringence. The weight is there perhaps the charm will return. Tasted: October 2017—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy

(just 8 barrels produced from 1.6 hectares, or just under 12 hectoliters per hectare; from vines picked late): Bright, dark red. Subdued scents of black cherry and mocha complicated by licorice and herbs. Boasts good stuffing but the kirsch and chocolate flavors show limited early sweetness and the wine is dominated today by its chewy tannic structure. Boasts sound juicy acidity but comes across as somewhat austere in the early going. This wine will need some time in bottle to gain in sweetness.-- Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Media