2021 Domaine Jean-Marc Pavelot Aux Guettes Premier Cru, Burgundy

The 2021 Savigny-lès-Beaune Aux Guettes 1er Cru is very delineated on the nose, one of the most tensile and focused with ample red and black fruit, a subtle floral scent that surfaces with time. The palate is medium-bodied with commendable concentration, good grip, maybe not quite as complex as others yet there is a reassuring sense of solidity on the finish that will stand it in good stead for ageing. Drink: 2024 - 2038

90-92 points Neal Martin vinous.com Nov 2022

A restrained and brooding combination of various dark berries and cool earth gives way to suave, round and delicious middleweight flavors that are notably more mineral-driven on the punchy and lengthy finale. This is very Guettes in style as the youthful austere is especially prominent so again, at least some patience is a necessity. Drink 2031+ Outstanding

91 points Allen Meadows burghound.com April 2023