Domaine Pavelot, Bourgogne Rouge (Burgundy, France) 2023 ($30, Vineyard Road)

Based in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Domaine Pavelot’s Bourgogne Rouge comes from plots in that village plus the villages of Pernand-Vergelesses and Alox-Corton, but obviously outside of those village appellation boundaries, so it is reflective of the Côte de Beaune. This well-priced 2023 has good weight and a marvelous combination of berry fruit and savory non-fruit nuances that make Burgundy unique. It’s a great, ready-to-drink introduction to the charms of Burgundy.
93 Michael Apstein