2022 Terres de Velle Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Vergelesses Blanc 750ml

I have been enjoying the 2021 version of this great 1er Cru (that looks like a grand cru when you drive past – with a perfect openness, perfect slope, altitude and aspect. This plot is from the northern (Pernand ) end and is limestone marl giving a lean, rather than luscious style; which is exactly as it should be (especially when so close to Corton Charlamagne). There is a strong sense of latent power in this wine and the hint of rocky minerality, melds seamlessly with the barrel ferment nuances, the barest hint of oak spice, ripe fresh pineapple fruit and a nice firm grip on the palate.