Domaine Pavelot Savigny Les Beaune 1 er Cru La Dominode 2020 750ml

"Outstanding Premier Cru Burgundy with rich dark cherries, fine tannins and serious cellaring potential."

Domaine Jean Marc & Hugues Pavelot Savigny Lès Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode 2020 is a seriously impressive Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most respected family producers. Rich, concentrated and beautifully structured, this is a wine that shows just how good Savigny Lès Beaune can be. There's plenty of dark cherry, blackberry and savoury spice, with lovely earthy complexity and fine tannins that give it real depth. The excellent 2020 Burgundy vintage has delivered a powerful yet beautifully balanced wine, and with 93 points from John Gilman, this is a terrific addition to any serious Burgundy collection.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich black cherry, cassis and dark plum, with fragrant violet, subtle coffee bean, earthy spice and hints of toasted oak.

Palate: Concentrated dark berry and black cherry flavours with layers of plum, savoury spice and earthy complexity. The fruit is generous and beautifully ripe, supported by fine but firm tannins, refreshing acidity and a distinctive mineral character. There's impressive depth here, with the structure and balance that make great Premier Cru Burgundy so rewarding.

Finish: Long, powerful and beautifully focused, with lingering dark fruit, savoury spice, fine tannins and a lovely mineral edge.

Serving Suggestions

A wonderful match for roast duck, venison, slow cooked lamb shoulder or beef Wellington. The wine's earthy complexity also makes it a terrific partner for wild mushroom risotto, truffle dishes and roast game birds.

For a special dinner, pair it with duck breast and a cherry reduction or a beautifully cooked fillet of beef.

If opening a bottle while still young, give it some time in a decanter to allow the fruit and savoury complexity to open up.

About The Winery

Domaine Jean Marc & Hugues Pavelot is one of the leading family owned estates in Savigny Lès Beaune, a historic wine village in Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune.

The Pavelot family has been producing wine in the region for generations, with Jean Marc Pavelot and his son Hugues continuing the family's reputation for producing exceptional Pinot Noir that captures the distinctive character of Burgundy.

Savigny Lès Beaune is particularly celebrated for its refined, aromatic Pinot Noir, with Premier Cru vineyards producing wines of greater concentration, structure and ageing potential.

La Dominode is widely regarded as one of the finest Premier Cru vineyards in Savigny Lès Beaune and is considered a flagship wine of Domaine Pavelot.

The vineyard has a long and distinguished history, with its name believed to originate from the Latin word Dominus, meaning master, reflecting its historical association with the Lords of Savigny.

The 2020 vintage was particularly successful in Burgundy, producing wines with impressive fruit concentration, ripe tannins and remarkable freshness.

Pavelot's La Dominode captures these qualities beautifully, delivering a serious Premier Cru Pinot Noir with depth, structure and the potential to develop exceptional complexity over time.

Cellaring Potential

This is a wine with excellent long term cellaring potential.

While the generous fruit of the 2020 vintage is already appealing, the firm tannins and impressive structure suggest that patience will be well rewarded.

For those who enjoy more mature Burgundy, consider cellaring until at least 2032, with the wine expected to continue developing beautifully through the 2030s and potentially beyond.

With careful storage, expect additional layers of forest floor, dried cherry, earthy spice and savoury complexity to emerge as the wine matures.

Collector's Note

La Dominode is one of Domaine Pavelot's most highly regarded Premier Cru wines and a particularly sought after expression of Savigny Lès Beaune.

The excellent 2020 vintage has received strong international critical recognition, including:

93 Points, John Gilman, View From the Cellar

91 to 93 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Outstanding

90 to 92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous

With its impressive concentration, fine structure and considerable ageing potential, this is a terrific choice for Burgundy collectors looking for a serious Premier Cru Pinot Noir from a highly respected family estate.

Details

Producer: Domaine Jean Marc & Hugues Pavelot
Vintage: 2020
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Savigny Lès Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Appellation: Savigny Lès Beaune Premier Cru
Vineyard: La Dominode
Classification: Premier Cru
Country: France
ABV: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Body: Medium to Full Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Style: Rich & Complex Red