2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1. Cru Les Vergelesses Domaine Pierre Vincent

The white Savigny premier cru Aux Vergelesses from Pierre Vincent's new domaine demonstrates the potential of this climat for white grapes, with its evocative aromas of grapefruit and nectarine touched with a suggestion of hawthorn flowers and salty mineral notes. The grapes are from 0.7ha above Pernand’s Ile de Vergelesses; they are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented in mostly used casks. This should open reasonably quickly and will drink over the next 15 years.

The 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Vergelesses 1er Cru comes from a 0.58ha parcel planted in 1989 and 1999. It has a pixelated bouquet with white peach, light lemon zest aromas and a touch of oyster shell. The palate is well balanced with impressive weight and concentration. Dried honey and quince notes appear with some mineralité tucked in just underneath. This is the dark horse of the range - don't ignore this.

The 2023 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Vergelesses is one of the ampler, fleshier wines in the range, revealing aromas of pear, confit citrus, white flowers and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, ample and enveloping, it's pure and glossy, with a charming, sensual profile.