2022 Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses Rouge 750ml

This is a pseudo-grand cru site, and the best in Savigny. It even looks majestic, like it should be a grand cru. These vines are very old, planted in the 30s, 40s, 50,s and 70s! Interestingly one of the late Patrick Bize's first jobs when he took over, was to plant the 70's portion to add to his father and grandfathers plantings.  "The 2022 Savigny-les-Beaune Aux Vergelesses 1er Cru has a complex and perhaps cerebral nose: dark berry fruit, black pepper, green tea and light scents of damp moss/forest floor. This unfurls beautifully in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins framing gorgeous dark berry fruit, a little peppery in style, quintessentially Savigny with a very persistent finish. Everything you want from s Savigny Premier Cru (and more). 93-95 Pts. - Neal Martin, Vinous