Domaine Pavelot, Savigny-lès-Beaune (Burgundy, France) 2010

With prices of fine Burgundy rising every vintage, it’s refreshing to find wines of this quality still available at relatively affordable levels.  This is a lively Pinot Noir that shows the delicacy and complexity offered by many Côte de Beaune wines.  Ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit aromas are enhanced by dried flower, herb and spice tones.  The flavors are lively and spicy with the pure, tart red fruits followed by floral, earthy, herb and baking spice elements.  It is light on the palate but not at all insubstantial.  Burgundian Pinot Noir is endearing because it balances pure fruit character with an enchanting combination of texture and layering.