The very old vines and limestone bedrock just beneath the surface give the wine a chiseled
and crushed stone notes linger on the finish
Slightly closed after opening and discrete to the nose
Fruit-forward and vibrant with blackberries
the 2023 shows slightly crunchier fruit and a touch more aromatic lift
Patrick Javillier Savigny-les-Beaune ‘les Montchenevoy’ Ribbonvale The very old vines andThe palate is bright, mineral, and finely etched, opening with lemon zest, green apple, and crisp pear. The fruit feels clean and taut, shaped by the cool 2021 vintage and the vineyards highslope position. A midpalate of white peach, almond, and gentle floral lift adds quiet roundness, but the wine stays firmly linear, driven by a thread of chalky, hillside minerality. The texture is silky but tense, showing more precision than weight. As it opens,