Well-marked by smoky, vanilla-tinged oak, with black cherry details lingering in the background. A flashy style, showing substance and fine length. Best from 2019 through 2030. 75 cases made, 35 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Savigny-lès-Beaune Select to Add

The oak is immediately apparent on the nose in this juicy red, but meshes better on the palate, with cherry and strawberry flavors, lingering with spice accents. Best from 2017 through 2024. 5 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Savigny-lès-Beaune Select to Add

The 2013 Savigny lès Beaune les Grands Picotins comes from Gambals own vineyard and sees just under 20% new oak. That new wood is nicely assimilated on the nose with raspberry and cranberry leaf scents, a touch of rose petal in the background, perhaps even vanilla pod. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant grainy entry and nicely judged acidity. This is well balanced with blackberry pastille and strawberry notes, fine backbone with a satisfying spicy, bay leaf infused finish. This is definitely worth seeking out.