The 2011 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets initially exhibits a sultrier, tertiary bouquet before the dark broody fruit begins to emerge with aeration, like a teenager skulking out of their bedroom. The palate is taut and fresh with lifted red cherry fruit, crisp raspberry and strawberry with superb tension on the effervescent finish. This is one of those dangerous wines where you will finish the bottle before you know it, but afford it decanting to let the bouquet unfurl. Drink now-2019+ The road resurfacing on the boiling hot Tuesday afternoon of my visit almost thwarted me from reaching Domaine Jean-Marc and Hugues Pavelot (God only knows how the tar could have actually melted in those temperatures.) It was a relief to descend into the cool cellars with Hugues Pavelot who works alongside his father. He seemed guarded at first, perhaps more laconic than other young winemakers that I meet, but relaxed and opened up once we began discussing his wines. This has been a go-to address for great Savigny-les-Beaune for a number of years, demonstrating the heights that can be achieved and their 2011s are definitely worth seeking out. There is a simple approach with prudent use of oak that hovers between 15 and 30% new wood. Importer: Becky Wasserman Selection (various importers), Le Serbet, Beaune; fax 011-33-3-80-24-29-70